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What about skinwalkers?

Origins and descriptions:

Legends about skin-walkers originated from Navajo (Diné) folklore. They are, essentially, malevolent witches who can shapeshift into (any) animals such as wolves, coyotes or birds. Also called yee naaldlooshii, which roughly translates to "by means of it, it goes on all fours".

It is also believed that they operate only within the Four Corners region (as they originated from Navajo nation), so they are primarily seen in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.

Skinwalkers possess supernatural abilities such as super speed and strength, mimicry of human voices and animal sounds, mind control. The Navajo believe that upon locking eyes with a skinwalker, it can absorb itself into your body and take control of you.

How to recognise a skinwalker?

Apparently, if you shine a light on skinwalkers eyes while in animal form, they will glow bright red. In human form, their eyes seem animal-like.

Some believe that unusual animal behaviour can also be a sign of a skinwalker. It is possible that they might move unnaturally even in human form.

What most people tend to agree on is that their presence causes intense fear and unease.

How one becomes a skinwalker?

It is said that a person must commit taboo acts as part of an initiation into the Witchery Way in order to become “pure evil”.

„The Witchery Way is a form of Navajo witchcraft that focuses on malevolent practices, contrasting with the healing and protective spiritual traditions. Those who choose the Witchery Way use these powers for personal gain or revenge.”

The initiation involved murdering a family member (especially siblings) as well as other crimes, like necrophilia or grave robbing.

(In Navajo culture the term "witch" most commonly describes men rather than women.)

What about whistling?

Many believe that if you whistle at night the skinwalker will whistle back. While that might be possible, it also responds to the call quite differently - by causing harm to those who encounter it.

It is important to note that Native Americans are not the only ones with such beliefs, even if they are the only ones with the skinwalkers. For example, in various Slavic traditions, there is a belief that whistling indoors can attract poverty. In Japan, whistling during the night can disrupt the peacefulness of the night and potentially invite danger.

How to kill a skinwalker?

According to Navajo people, the best way is to get a shaman who, by using the right spells, will get the skinwalker to turn on itself.

Another way is to find the original body and bury it.

You could also shoot the creature while in human form, but you must hit them in the neck. The bullet must be dipped in white ash.

Some people also believe silver to be their weakness, in which case skinwalkers can be killed by a silver bullet to the head or heart.

Others seem to think, that saying skinwalkers real name (the name of the witch) will do the job.

Do not talk about skinwalkers. It's the easiest way to attract one to you.

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What are Pale Crawlers?

„[...] Then, just ahead, I catch a glimpse of something that makes my blood run cold. A gaunt, pale figure crouches beside a tree, its elongated limbs bent at impossible angles. My flashlight beam illuminates its hairless flesh, so white it seems to glow in the darkness. As I stand paralyzed, the creature turns its head, revealing a lipless mouth lined with tiny razor-sharp teeth. Its eyes are like endless black voids staring deep into my soul. In the blink of an eye, the apparition scuttles into the thicket with unnatural speed, leaving me alone once more with the shadows.”

Descriptions and origins:

Typically described as thin, humanoid creatures with a very pale complexion and long limbs. Even though they move in a crawling or slithering gait, they are known to be incredibly fast.

There is little to no evidence to suggest these creatures are a threat to humans as they are not overtly aggressive.

Pale Crawler sightings and stories about encountering them started appearing for the first time in the 2000s. There is no scientifically verified evidence for the existence of pale crawlers. They are believed to be products of internet culture and modern myth-making.

Habitat:

Because pale crawlers are a part of modern myth and urban legends, they do not have a fixed habitat.

Most accounts describe them lurking in isolated areas, such as forests, abandoned houses, basements, or near campsites.

Theories:

Some believe pale crawlers are an undiscovered species, some think them to be tulpas (willed into existence by a shared belief) which could explain their increased sightings with the rise of internet.

Many people mistake pale crawlers with creatures like wendigos or skinwalkers.