This episode we explore Oklahoma’s folklore, focusing on the mysterious Oklahoma octopus, a cryptid believed to haunt lakes and rivers. It also covers the legend of the Deer Woman, a supernatural figure from Native American traditions who embodies both beauty and danger. Additionally, the episode delves into Choctaw legends, offering insight into the rich cultural stories that teach lessons about nature, spirituality, and human behavior.
Episode Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choctaw_mythology
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choctaw_mythology
https://sites.google.com/view/native-legends/the-dark-legends/the-nalusa-falaya
https://discover.hubpages.com/travel/Oklahomas-Monsters-and-Other-Unexplainable-Legends
https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Deer_Woman_(mythology)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer_Woman
https://coffeehousewriters.com/oklahomas-deer-woman/
https://cryptozoologycryptids.fandom.com/wiki/Oklahoma_Octopus#google_vignette
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Oklahoma_Octopus
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nature/oklahoma/legend-of-octopus-ok
Clayton, M. (2020). CHOCTAW MYTHOLOGY: CAPTIVATING MYTHS FROM THE CHOCTAW AND OTHER INDIGENOUS PEOPLES FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES.
