Are skinwalkers actually real, or do the people of the internet just want to scare you by lying?
The concept of skinwalkers originates from Navajo folklore, particularly in the Southwestern United States. According to Navajo legend, a skinwalker is a harmful witch who can transform into, possess, or disguise themselves as animals. These beings are believed to have dark supernatural powers and are generally considered taboo and dangerous in Navajo culture.
From a cultural and folkloric perspective, skinwalkers are not considered real entities in a literal sense but are instead part of the Navajo belief system. However, in recent times, the concept of skinwalkers has gained popularity in various forms of media, including online forums and storytelling.
Some internet users might perpetuate the idea of real-life encounters with skinwalkers as a form of storytelling or contribute to the mystique and fear surrounding these legends.
In reality, no scientific evidence supports the existence of supernatural entities like skinwalkers. It’s essential to approach such stories critically and understand them within their cultural and folkloric context. They are more likely to be elements of artistic storytelling and mythology rather than verifiable occurrences.
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What should a person do if he encounters a skinwalker or wendigo?
I and my family believe we are being stalked, hunted, haunted, and teased by one or more skinwalkers. This has been going on for years, on and off. We live on a farm, and these entities are making more frequent appearances than ever as of late.
My kids are scared as they’ve seen it several times, as well as my husband and me. We’ve even believed there to be one indoors from time to time. The glimpses I’ve seen at first glance appear to be a naked human, and it moves with extreme speed, faster than I can keep an eye on. It peeks around corners of the outside of the house at my kids and makes humans and animals cry at night.
It’s terrifying. We’ve found doors unlocked and left open at night, and when we investigate, we glimpse it. Garage doors, too-garage doors that no one ever opens, mind you. There’s no explanation for it.
Living on a farm, we are used to coyotes howling, barking, and different prey animals screaming when attacked. The screams of what we’re hearing lately are not the same as coyote attacks… these screams sound like human and blood-curdling cries. I’ve never heard anything like it before.
I don’t know if something can be done to keep them at bay… I believe many of these evil entities come in and out of our dimension, but I love to keep them out if possible.
What proof is there that skinwalkers are real?
I don’t know that they are. Years ago, I lived on an old farm in Chattanooga, TN. I was in between jobs and somehow ended up there. I occasionally drove the farm pickup to run errands and buy necessities to run the farm. It was an old truck and very unreliable at that. It was a manual and would get stuck in second gear often.
One night, I went into town to pick up some groceries. On my way back, the usual route was closed due to a tractor-trailer accident, so I had to take a detour. This was before Mapquest or any similar gadgets were available. Of course, I got lost and ended up on a dirt road. It was dark. All of a sudden, the clutch in the truck stopped working altogether.
I had no choice but to walk. No cell phone either at that time, if you can imagine. I was familiar with the outskirts and decided my best bet would be a shortcut through the forest. The moon was full, so I used that as a guide. The deeper I got into the forest, the more sad it felt. To make matters worse, I heard something, or someone, moving around nearby.
I stood still, and it stood still. If I walked, it would move. I had to keep my sanity and knew if I let whatever it was get the best of me, I may not survive. Was it a person? An animal? Whatever it was, I decided it was not my time to go. I ran past it several times; it always seemed to be in front of me but followed me. I could hear cars in the distance and knew if I kept going in that direction, I would eventually get out to safety.
To this day, I have no idea what was around me or why. In my mind, I consciously decided to overcome my fear and escape the mysterious entity. It was not a choice. Mind over matter. On a final note, this didn’t occur to me until afterward, while I was in the thick of the forest, running for my life, I remembered hearing laughter, more like someone snickering in a low tone.
I probably didn’t hear it then or chose not to because it would, or could have, been the end of me. Our minds are more vital than we realize when placed in a predicament. Either it was a mind trip invented all in my head because of the darkness and the unknown, or something very sinister was with me.
Could something like Skinwalkers exist?
If you tell me Yeti exists, I’d buy it. I’d buy it if you told me the Loch Ness Monster is real. If you tell me there’s a mono-gendered massive sea creature that has the head of an Alligator, the body of a whale, the butt of a giraffe, and the tail of a monkey, then I wouldn’t be surprised (I might want to take a selfie with it though)
I’ve seen a Chameleon that can simultaneously change the color of multiple parts of her body, creating something like a rainbow on her own body. I’ve seen the Octopus that can camouflage itself, mimicking many sea creatures. Hell, I’ve seen the parasite that mind-controls a snail; yeah, this thing below is what they call a “Zombie Snail” because it’s being mind-controlled by a parasite:
Yet if you come and tell me that there’s a “Harmful witch who has the ability to turn into, possess, or disguise themselves as an animal,” then I’ll politely, sincerely, yet firmly ask you to take a hike.
There are thousands, if not tens of thousands, of species we haven’t discovered yet, especially the ones roaming the ocean’s depths; some might have evolved, adapted, and transformed in ways beyond our human comprehension. A human mind can’t accept the Paranormal because it feels childish, unnatural, and, most important of all, Scientifically incorrect.
Skinwalkers belong to a belief system I do not belong to, so I can not comment on their existence. Skinwalkers are a traditional Navajo belief and are not meant to be discussed by non-Navajos.
So if you see a non-Navajo talking about this, I wouldn’t trust them, as they likely have no clue what they are talking about. There are just some things in this world that are meant to remain shrouded in mystery.
What should a person do if he encounters a skinwalker or wendigo?
A skinwalker or wendigo is an evil entity that is believed to be able to possess an animal or person they please. They are known to mimic the voice of a loved one of the people they hunt. I am not saying they are real or fake, but I believe in them, as I have had my fair share of encounters with them.
From experience, I can say that if you come across a skinwalker, don’t try and stand your ground, and don’t run away from it as it can take the form of an animal, and their instincts to kill will kick in to give chase.
If you are to cross paths with a skinwalker, you are to walk away slowly, not turn back, to let it know that you are aware of its presence.
You will know if a skinwalker is near you because you will smell rotting flesh. It is also said that the farther they sound, the closer they are. So if you hear a branch snap in the distance, smell rotting flesh, then hear another branch snap, walk away slowly but in the opposite direction of the sound. That is all I have to say about this, but if you want to know more, you can ask everyone who can help.
Are wendigos and skinwalkers real?
ABSOLUTELY!! They originate from Native American spiritual beliefs. Now, I’m not saying U have to believe someone else’s beliefs, but you should respect that they strongly consider them.
I find it disrespectful that we call them “cryptids,” as if they’re just some dark fantasy/fiction. Cause just like every other religion / spiritual practice that has Angels/demons/god (s) and the devil(s), etc.… Native American beliefs have these figures, too.
It’s even said that saying their names 1+ to 3+ times (sk*nw*lk*rs & w*nd*g*s) will summon them to you / your area. So I believe them. All I ask is that even if you’re questioning / curious about learning about other religions / spiritual practices, please respect that natives strongly believe in these powerful entities.
What do you know about skinwalkers?
Skinwalkers (Or Skinwalkers, or skinwalkers, or…) are creatures from Navajo folklore. The Navajos were a Native American culture that lived in the American southwest around modern-day Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.
The Navajo people are reluctant to share skinwalker lore with outsiders, so we know very little about them.
A skinwalker was a witch able to transform into various animals. These “evil witches,” which are not limited to just skinwalkers, serve as an opposing force to the good medicine men who use magick to benefit the people.
Skinwalkers are most commonly male and can walk around in the bodies of people and animals by locking their eyes with them. Traditionally, skinwalker stories are told to Navajo children as part of a parable to symbolize life and death.
To become a skinwalker, evil deeds must be performed by the most robust and potent medicine man in the tribe, including killing a close family member. This would give the medicine man the power to become a skinwalker.
According to the Navajo, skinwalkers are usually seen as coyotes, owls, foxes, wolves, or crows.
If you share your encounter with a skinwalker, it will come and see retribution against you, which is likely part of the reason the Navajo do not share many stories about them. Okay, I should stop. It’s night, and I’m in a pretty rural wilderness area right now, and I think I just saw something…
What are skinwalkers, and are they real?
In Navaja culture, a skinwalker (in English) or yee naaldlooshii (in Navajo) is an evil witch who can transform, possess, or disguise herself as an animal. The nomenclature is used exclusively for wicked witches, never being used to refer to healers.
Animals associated with witchcraft often include cheaters like the coyote, but they can consist of other creatures, usually those associated with death or foreboding. They can also own animals or living people and make use of their bodies simply by looking into the eyes of their victims. Skinwalkers can be men or women.
The stories of skinwalkers told among Navajo children can be complete adventures of life and death, which end in skinwalkers or Navajos killing each other, or tales of partial encounters that end in deadlocks. The encounters can be composed of stories of Navaja victory, with skinwalkers approaching a hogan (traditional Navaja dwelling) and leaving, frightened.
Non-native interpretations of skinwalker stories often take the form of partial encounter stories on the road, where the protagonist temporarily finds himself in danger but then escapes the skinwalker in a way not traditionally seen in the stories. Navajos that take place away from home. Sometimes Navajo children take European folk stories and substitute generic killer skinwalkers like Gancho.
It’s real? Well, some people think it’s real, and people think it’s pure fantasy; who am I to tell you what’s real or not, right? The story is quite interesting, however.
Are skinwalkers actually real, or do the people of the internet just want to scare you by lying?
What is your opinion about Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch? Has it done more damage than good?
Here is why the show is full of bs. Radio and other device batteries go flat, yet the camera keeps rolling!!! The rented drone can’t fly, yet they clearly show an overhead from a drone. They state they have put up cameras that cover the range, yet the attack on alpacas needed to be better captured.
The attack scene shown has also been blurred….intentionally, IMO. Oh, and if you are worried about radiation, put in a rad suite and dig the frigging place up…that will answer what is below the ground once and for all.
What is a Navajo skinwalker?
A Navajo skinwalker, a “yee naaldlooshii” in the Navajo language, is a witch or shapeshifter in Navajo folklore and tradition. Skinwalkers are believed to be able to transform into animals or disguise themselves as other people by wearing the skin of the creature they want to mimic.
The most common animal forms associated with skinwalkers are coyotes, wolves, foxes, eagles, owls, and crows, though they are not limited to these animals.
According to Navajo beliefs, skinwalkers are typically individuals who have chosen to use their spiritual and supernatural powers for evil purposes.
They are said to have once been healers or spiritual leaders who eventually became corrupted and chose a darker path.
To become a skinwalker, one is believed to commit a terrible act, such as killing a close family member, which grants them access to evil powers.
Skinwalkers are feared for their ability to harm or manipulate others, often using curses or other forms of dark magic. They are also said to be able to control the minds of animals or people, move at incredible speeds, and possess extraordinary strength and agility.
In Navajo culture, the topic of skinwalkers is often considered taboo, as discussing them is thought to attract their attention and potentially bring harm.
Due to the secretive nature of this belief and the reluctance to discuss it openly, much of the information surrounding skinwalkers comes from anecdotes and personal accounts rather than structured documentation.
Do Skinwalkers, Bigfoot, Rake, and other urban legends exist?
There’s a bit of semantics at play in your question. Are you asking whether these creatures are only urban legends, and so do these urban legends exist? Or are you asking whether these creatures exist?
Well, I can’t answer for the existence of skinwalkers or rakes, but I can answer about bigfoot.
Yes. Bigfoots exist. They were seen by members of my family, who lived in an area habituated by the creatures. In my tribe, we have (I don’t speak the language, by the way) a name for the beast. It is a noun and not a vague description using adjectival- or verbal-qualified words.
In other words, if you said you saw one of these by name, you have identified it, could locate it, and would place it if need be, and it would always be the same thing. The noun does not have to be qualified.
Further, I trust my family’s interpretation of the facts surrounding these creatures living in the area.
As a result of my family having them around, my grandfather—whom I never knew—instituted rules that governed his family’s behavior because the creatures were everywhere; when I took a course in corporate training in college, a behavior change was the definition of learning.
So my grandfather learned that these creatures were dangerous, that they were active in the area, and that specific procedures were needed to live to avoid being confronted and possibly harmed by these creatures. The rules worked.
A man not complying with similar rules to keep him from harm from these things was found dead in the area, his body showing the marks of blunt-force trauma. His body was also found surrounded by large, human-like prints and on-site evidence he may have been trying to escape, according to accounts of the search party that found him.
They said his body was pulled up into a kneeling position as if he were trying to pray, cover himself from repeated blows, or possibly both. This man’s life might have been saved had he followed the rules of not going out alone at night and carrying firearms for protection, as my grandfather insisted for his own family.
We have proof that these creatures were not simply visions, subjects of stories, or superstitions in my grandfather’s behavior and his family’s behavior.
What is a Navajo skinwalker?
A Navajo skinwalker, a “yee naaldlooshii” in the Navajo language, is a witch or shapeshifter in Navajo folklore and tradition. Skinwalkers are believed to be able to transform into animals or disguise themselves as other people by wearing the skin of the creature they want to mimic.
The most common animal forms associated with skinwalkers are coyotes, wolves, foxes, eagles, owls, and crows, though they are not limited to these animals.
According to Navajo beliefs, skinwalkers are typically individuals who have chosen to use their spiritual and supernatural powers for evil purposes. They are said to have once been healers or spiritual leaders who eventually became corrupted and chose a darker path.
To become a skinwalker, one is believed to commit a terrible act, such as killing a close family member, which grants them access to evil powers.
Skinwalkers are feared for their ability to harm or manipulate others, often using curses or other forms of dark magic. They are also said to be able to control the minds of animals or people, move at incredible speeds, and possess extraordinary strength and agility.
In Navajo culture, the topic of skinwalkers is often considered taboo, as discussing them is thought to attract their attention and potentially bring harm.
Due to the secretive nature of this belief and the reluctance to discuss it openly, much of the information surrounding skinwalkers comes from anecdotes and personal accounts rather than structured documentation.
What should a person do if he encounters a skinwalker or wendigo?
I and my family believe we are being stalked, hunted, haunted, and teased by one or more skinwalkers. This has been going on for years, on and off. We live on a farm, and these entities are making more frequent appearances than ever as of late.
My kids are scared as they’ve seen it several times, as well as my husband and me. We’ve even believed there to be one indoors from time to time. The glimpses I’ve seen at first glance appear to be a naked human, and it moves with extreme speed, faster than I can keep an eye on.
It peeks around corners of the outside of the house at my kids and makes humans and animals cry at night. It’s terrifying. We’ve found doors unlocked and left open at night, and when we investigate, we glimpse it. Garage doors, too-garage doors that no one ever opens, mind you. There’s no explanation for it.
Living on a farm, we are used to coyotes howling, barking, and different prey animals screaming when attacked. The screams of what we’re hearing lately are not the same as coyote attacks… these screams sound like human and blood-curdling cries. I’ve never heard anything like it before.
I don’t know if something can be done to keep them at bay… I believe many of these evil entities come in and out of our dimension, but I love to keep them out if possible.
Have you ever encountered a skinwalker or Wendigo?
I have not met a mythical creature. But I have seen people with a windigo spirit possessing them.
The windigo is a cannibal spirit. It always craves more. It will hoard food and other possessions until they rot rather than share with others who would share with it. Not only will it steal from the village, but also its own family. It may murder strangers out of greed and paranoia.
Are there windigos in the business owners and CEOs who try to save a few bucks by dodging safety regulations and end up killing their workers?
Are there windigos in the people who already have billions of dollars in assets yet support the politicians who vote to cut taxes rather than let a young widow with children or disabled person have enough assistance to live?
Are there windigos in the business people and politicians who lie about the poisons in the smoke, wastewater, and lead pipes? At the same time, children develop cancers and learning disabilities that will blight their lives.
Are there windigos in the politicians so imbued with their bizarre ideology that they are willing to tear down humanity’s will to help each other?
Do Skinwalkers, Bigfoot, Rake, and other urban legends exist?
I don’t believe in anything. I can make reasonable assumptions. Most sightings of strange creatures usually involve a bit of imagination and storytelling to tell the story, so most sightings are made up or have too many blanks to fill in to be true.
I do, however, know that less than 100,000 years ago, a giant or several types of large apes lived in Asia. We have enough teeth and jaw bones to verify that. We also know that at least three types of humans existed side by side over the past 100,000 years; to our best knowledge, some lived less than 15,000 years ago.
Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that a large hominoid creature in small numbers could still be alive to cross the Behring Straits land bridge thousands of years ago into North America.
Sasquatch, bigfoot, Omah, Skookum, wood ape, booger, whatever you would like to call it (it has hundreds of names in the 1st Nation tribes throughout the Americas) could still be alive today. Science should not be surprised, with giant squid, bili apes, and the discovery of Homo floresiensis being so recent.
So, do I think there is a Loch Ness Monster—no, that would be a fairy tale adorned with unicorns and dragons. But something still existing a few thousand years after we thought it was gone is entirely possible, and according to footprint analysis, hair samples, and possible DNA evidence, it is likely too true for people to like.
What are “skinwalkers,” and are there real-life examples of them? If so, what were they like, and where could one find them now?
Well, I am Dine Navajo. I am tired of the outside world associating skinwalkers and witchcraft with the Navajo tribe. Witchcraft and Skinwalkers were not initially didn’t are Athabascan people’s culture or traditions. Our Dine culture is peaceful and based around hosho.
The Skinwalkers or witches are cannibals who practice human sacrifice, eating babies, and partaking in incest; all this is a part of the Ancient Anasazi Pueblo culture and traditions.
Tribes like the Zuni, Hopi, and other Pueblos are very evil and practice these traditions of cannibalism, child sacrifice, incest, and the consuming of dog meat; many of these wicked practices mainly come from the Hopi and Zuni priests or sorcerers, the Hopi kachina dancers also partake in child sacrifice.
When the Pueblo took refuge among us Dine Navajo people, they taught us these wicked ways and beliefs. That’s how witchcraft and this skinwalker practice were introduced among us Navajo people. Do you want to know if there’s evidence for this?
Anthropologists have found evidence of human bones, excrement in Pueblo pit houses, and evidence of human sacrifice, child sacrifice, and cannibalism among Pueblo cultures, especially evidence of Warfare and enslaved persons.
So, all that myth about Hopi or Pueblos being peace-loving has been debunked. Not only were the Hopi and Pueblo tribes cannibals, but they also caused Warfare in the area and engaged in human sacrifice. Also, dog meat and incest are found among Hopi, Zuni, and Pueblo cultures.
The Hopi are a Uto-Aztecan with relations to the Aztecs; again, this is another evidence of human sacrifice being heavily engrained in their culture. Northern tribal people do not practice these wicked, evil practices.
So when non-native Europeans associate Cannibalism with Native American culture, remember it’s not all Native American culture or traditions; native Americans are diverse in their culture, tradition, and beliefs.
The culture of cannibalism, human sacrifice, and child sacrifice are mainly found in Pueblo cultures( Zuni, Pueblo, Hopi) and cultures in Mexico and South America. But it is not a part of all native nations.
Do Native Americans really believe in skinwalkers, or do they consider it a myth from the ancient past?
Of course, but this is a Navajo belief. Navajo are 1 of 500+ tribal nations in the US. And it’s not a universally held belief either.
There are always going to be those who believe in supernatural things. How many Americans believe in ghosts or the paranormal, for example? It’s not a phenomenon limited to Native people.
What is so scary about a skinwalker?
They’re a taboo. You don’t speak of them. They are murderous spirits on a path of vengeance. They can look like any animal, human included. They were Navajo shamans that have been cursed, and they are hell-bent on revenge.
The only way to kill one is by speaking its proper name, the name it had in life, and finding out its correct name is borderline impossible. I don’t know what to tell you if that’s not scary.
There is a lot of debate surrounding the existence of skinwalkers, with some people believing that they are accurate and others believing that they are nothing more than myths. There is no clear answer, but some exciting theories are out there. One theory is that skinwalkers are shape-shifting aliens.
This theory comes from the fact that many people who claim to have seen skinwalkers say that they have strange, inhuman features. The theory goes that these aliens can take on the form of humans to blend in and study us.
Another theory is that skinwalkers are just regular people who have learned how to shape-shift, changing into creatures similar to werewolves. This could be passed down through generations or something someone has figured out how to do on their own. There are various ways that this could be done, such as using black magic or other supernatural means.
Whatever the case may be, there is no clear evidence that skinwalkers exist. However, the stories and legends surrounding them are intriguing. It is possible that skinwalkers could be genuine, or they could be figments of our imagination. Either way, they make for an exciting topic of discussion.
Conclusion
I believe they are real. In the thirties, my Grandfather went hunting and encountered a large deer at the foot of a mountain. He claimed the deer was about one hundred feet away. He shot at it and missed, but it leaped towards him instead of the deer running away. This startled my Grandfather, and they shot at it again.
This time, he hit it, and the deer ran up the side of a rocky mountain. My Grandfather followed it with the blood trail. He said that eventually, he saw bloody footprints on the rocks and followed them to the top. When he got to the top, he said there was a small village of about five or six huts, and he saw a native woman come out from one of them carrying bloody clothes.
He said he got chills on his skin and sensed nothing was ordinary about the deer, who had left bloody footprints. So yes, there are skinwalkers, shifters, ghosts, spirits, reincarnation. I have encountered and seen many strange things that have no explanation. Just because you’ve never seen it does not mean it does not exist. It’s like the fallen tree in the forest.
Skinwalkers aren’t real, but it doesn’t have to be as malicious as lying. Ghost stories and other scary fiction are just a part of human culture and have been for thousands of years. It’s more an issue of the people who take it too seriously and go too far instead of having fun with it.