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Hairy Man AKA Yowie AKA Dooligar and the Little Hairy Man, Djin Jari.

On Country, there are beings older than any story written down. Today I want to share a little yarn about two of those spirit-beings our mobs have known for thousands of years, the Yowie, often called the Hairy Man, and his smaller cousin, the Djin’Jari (Little Hairy Man).

Who is the Hairy Man?

Across many Nations, there are stories of a tall, powerful, hairy figure who lives deep in Country, in the thick bush, caves, mountains and deep river valleys.

He’s not a monster.

He’s a spirit protector.

Some mobs say he guards sacred places. Others say he watches over children and warns mobs if trouble is coming. You don’t go looking for him… you wait, and he comes to you only if there’s a reason.

The Hairy Man reminds us that Country always has eyes on us.

The Djin’Jari - Little Hairy Fellas

Where there’s a big Hairy Man… there’s usually the little ones too.

Djin’Jari are cheeky. Curious. Sometimes protective too, especially of sacred women’s places and hidden waters. Kids have spotted them more than adults, maybe because little eyes still see old things clearly.

Some mobs call them shadow fellas, slipping through cracks in rock and trees. They’re quick, like a blur in the corner of your vision.

If something small throws a stick near you and there’s no one else around, well, maybe that’s a Djin’Jari saying “eeyah!"

How Do You Know They’re Around?

You never see them clearly. They reveal themselves in signs:

- Quiet forest suddenly going still

- One extra footprint in the dirt

- A breath of cold air on a hot night

- Birds going silent, all at once

- Rocks moved when you weren’t looking

- A shadow that looks back at you

And sometimes… a deep chesty rumble growl, not from any animal you know.

If you ever feel the hair stand up on the back of your neck, Country might be reminding you to pay attention.

Why Are They Here?

They have purpose:

- To protect Country

- To warn mob when ceremony or sacred law is at risk

- To teach kids to respect the bush - don’t wander alone, don’t take without asking

- To hold the old stories, the ones never written down

Old people say the Hairy Man is like a keeper of boundaries…

When you’re going somewhere you shouldn’t, he’ll let you know.

Sightings

There are stories right across the continent:

- Blue Mountains

- Yuin Country down the coast

- Gamilaroi and Wiradjuri bushlands

- Up north in the rainforests

- Out west around ranges and creek beds

Respect First

If you feel like someone else is watching…

Say a quiet thank you to Country.

Let the spirits know you walk gently here.

Don’t mock the old stories.

They’ve been here long before us

and they’ll be here long after.

Next time you’re out under the stars, listen closely…

The wind might just carry a rumbly deep laugh…

or a cheeky rustle in the scrub…

It could be the Hairy Man…

or one of the little fellas…

making sure you get home safe.

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Starkweather's Bigfoot Encounters: A Cryptid Mystery

This episode occurred years before the term Bigfoot entered popular usage following the 1958 events at Bluff Creek, California, meaning Starkweather would have had no cultural reference point for what he was describing.

Starkweather's description of the creature matches classic Bigfoot characteristics in remarkable detail, including the massive chest, pointed head with sagittal crest, and mournful vocalizations reported in countless other encounters. His report predates widespread Bigfoot awareness, increasing the account's credibility because popular culture depictions couldn't have influenced him.

Robert Damon Schneck, writing in Fate Magazine in 1999, analyzed Starkweather's account and noted that the killer interpreted these visitations as death itself coming to claim him, not having any framework to understand what he might have been witnessing. Starkweather's ultimate fate was execution in the electric chair in 1959, but his reported Bigfoot encounters remain a curious footnote to his notorious crimes.

Starkweather, December 1957

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Arman Galstyan (Polish, 1994) - Self Portrait (2026)

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Bigfoot Cults

Bigfoot cult beliefs emerge when Sasquatch stops being treated as an unknown animal and becomes a meaning‑bearing figure. In these belief systems, Bigfoot is framed as a guardian of wilderness, a watcher of humanity, or even an interdimensional intelligence that chooses when and how it is seen. This shift often reflects dissatisfaction with purely scientific explanations; the mystery itself becomes sacred. For some, encounters are interpreted as spiritual callings, communicated through dreams, meditation, or altered states, rather than physical sightings meant to be proven.

At a deeper level, these beliefs mirror older traditions of “wild men,” forest spirits, and nature guardians found across cultures. Bigfoot functions as a modern vessel for ancient ideas—an embodiment of untamed nature, environmental anxiety, and the longing for connection to something older than civilization. When folklore becomes faith, evidence matters less than experience, and Sasquatch transforms from cryptid to symbol: a reminder of a world that exists beyond roads, rules, and human control, where mystery itself is something to be revered rather than solved.

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Wild Kingdom -Search for the Yeti, 1969

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"I SIGHTED THE YETI MONSTER THAT TERRORIZED ILLINOIS!"

Yeti‑Like Monster Gives Small Town in Illinois a Fright — Sheriff Paces the Streets at Night With Rifle, Waiting for Beast to Returns (Headline clipping)

STAG, April 1974

By JERRY LITTLE as told to PETE SHORES

I WAS PARKED in a rest area on the edge of the Shawnee forest, near the junction of Routes 6‑something‑two & 146. It was just minutes away from the Big Muddy Wildlife Area—near the spot where sightings of monsters had been reported, stretching back for years. Little did I suspect that before morning would come I would be staring at the face of a terrifying Illinois Yeti‑like beast!

I had been driving all night, and picked the rest area to sleep for a few hours. I locked myself in the car and tilted the seat back, trying to get comfy. Who could sleep, with all the publicity the past week? People at gas stations and diners were talking about the “creature.” Reporters were everywhere. Some said it was all nonsense, others swore it was real.

I finally dozed off. I must have slept for about an hour…

(Next page, lower right text)

It looked exactly like everything I’d read about it—a good eight feet, covered with hair, walking upright. Scared as I was, I volunteered to join in the showdown hunt.

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Essential viewing

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Went to take this picture of this insane bigfoot sex sign and only after opening my camera did i notice the entire flock of little chickens chilling in the dirt. life is good again

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me looking at the sign then seeing the chickens

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The young son of the Beastman Snowman (1955).

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Bigfoot Telekinetic Abilities

Though controversial, the cryptozoological hypothesis that Bigfoot may telekinetically influence items and his surroundings is intriguing. Advocates of this idea contend that such a power would help to explain the creature's amazing escape from multiple sightings and searches. They contend that Bigfoot's telekinetic abilities could make tracking difficult by distracting, blocking paths, or interfering with electrical equipment. These claims imply that Bigfoot has an ethereal aspect since his talents transcend science.

This theory depends on tales from people who claim to have seen inexplicable events when looking for Bigfoot or visiting websites connected to him. Some claim they experienced an invisible force preventing their passage across the forest. Others report seeing pebbles or branches moving without any apparent direction, seemingly guided by an invisible hand. Cameras, compasses, and GPS devices have broken during Bigfoot sightings. Though they lack the scientific rigor to support them, these stories are fascinating and feed Bigfoot's telekinesis suspicions. Proponents also think telekinesis enabled Bigfoot to hide in a highly advanced society. They suggest that the creature might use this ability to wipe evidence or damage camera equipment, therefore impeding tracking attempts. Bigfoot could possibly use this ability to hide by arranging branches to cover its tracks or mislead confused searchers. This theory explains why decades of search efforts have failed to find Bigfoot. For believers, telekinesis could help to explain the creature's mysterious nature. Critics argue the telekinesis theory goes too far even in cryptozoology. They think such assertions depend on personal experiences that could be misconstrued or inflated and lack empirical evidence. Although there may be valid reasons for a failed equipment or dropped branch, onlookers could credit Bigfoot with them based on speculation. Bigfoot is unlikely to possess telekinetic abilities because no known creature possesses them. Critics argue the telekinesis theory can be predicated on the human inclination to give supernatural explanations for unexplainable events instead of real ability. Many times, scientific explanations for witness phenomena center on psychological or environmental factors. Natural sounds, motions, and occurrences that can be misinterpreted abound in the woodlands and wilderness where Bigfoot is most often found. Environmental interference, rather than telekinesis, can cause technological faults; for example, a branch may move unexpectedly due to wind or animal activity. Emotions of Bigfoot hunters—often anxiety or excitement—can sometimes cause misperceptions or exaggerations. The conviction of Bigfoot's telekinetic abilities could point more to the human psyche than to the creature.

Though there is no evidence, Bigfoot employing telekinesis is nonetheless well-liked among believers and aficionados. The concept distinguishes an already fascinating creature from other creatures, adding to its mystique. Those who think Bigfoot is a supernatural being acting outside human knowledge can help to close the natural and supernatural distance. This method renders Bigfoot a mysterious creature, challenging our conception of reality and nature. Whether real or not, Bigfoot's telekinetic abilities help keep the myth alive and fascinating. Unverified, the telekinesis theory reveals humanity's search for the unknown and passion to investigate non-conventional concepts. It also illustrates how stories and legends change to fit science and technology. The enigma of Bigfoot's telekinetic abilities might linger and serve as a reminder of the force of human creativity.

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Bigfoot and Noah's Ark

The narrative in the Bible has sparked many arguments and interpretations on the variety of life Noah's Ark carried. Genesis tells us that Noah was directed by God to bring two of every type of animal—male and female—along to guarantee the survival of every species following the massive flood. Though the text does not list every species aboard the ark, this directive was supposed to protect the biodiversity of life on Earth. Especially, the Bible includes no reference to animals like Bigfoot that contemporary society regards as legendary or cryptid. Conjecture about the ark passengers: was Bigfoot part of the divine plan for survival, or does its absence imply something else? This omission begs interesting issues.

If Bigfoot existed, we would likely classify it as a creature that requires preservation, similar to other earthly species. Some experts and aficionados suggest that Bigfoot might be an unknown hominid species or possibly a surviving remnant of an ancient one, Gigantopithecus. Should this be the case, Noah would have carried two Bigfoots—one male and one female—on the ark, following his pattern for other land-dwelling species. This reasoning fits the theory that the ark represented both known and undiscovered species to guarantee the survival of life. But since cryptids like Bigfoot do not have a verified position in the scientific or historical record, their possible existence aboard the ark is more of a question of conjecture than reality. Some ideas, on the other hand, contend that Bigfoot might not have been required to board the ark whatsoever. Some Christian groups contend that Bigfoot is a supernatural or interdimensional being rather than a biological organism. If Bigfoot's existence outside the physical world were true, it might not have had the same impact as other animals. Alternatively, if Bigfoot is merely a mythological creation or a product of folklore, then it would not have been there on the ark since it does not exist in a literal sense. From this vantage point, the Noah's Ark narrative—which emphasizes the preservation of life as we know it rather than the inclusion of all entities from myth and legend—showcases its symbolic character.

Whether Bigfoot was aboard Noah's Ark ultimately comes more from personal belief and interpretation than from historical or scientific truth. Those who think Bigfoot is a corporeal being find it easy to picture it among the animals rescued from the flood. For some, rather than being a literal possibility, the notion of Bigfoot aboard the ark could be considered a whimsical or symbolic embellishment to the narrative. Whatever the response, the conversation challenges us to consider more closely the interaction between myth, science, and faith as well as the ongoing mystery of species that still inspire human imagination.