Taku-He
Overview
Entity/Being
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(1/5)
Description
Creature from Lakota tradition, sometimes called 'the thing that carries off'. Described as dangerous forest being that kidnaps people, particularly children. Part of broader indigenous stories about dangerous wilderness entities. Various descriptions exist, from giant to more human-like.
Behavior
Kidnaps people, particularly children, dangerous
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
South Dakota, USA
South Dakota, USA
Habitat:
Black Hills, South Dakota forests
Black Hills, South Dakota forests
Characteristics
Size:
Varies in accounts
Varies in accounts
Historical Context
First Reported:
Ancient Lakota tradition
Ancient Lakota tradition
Folklore Origins:
Lakota indigenous mythology
Lakota indigenous mythology
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