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Sims, Stephens. Living Folklore. An Introduction to the Study of People and Their Traditions. (2011). Utah. Utah State University Press


Classroom Textbook with in depth studies of folklore culture.

 

“Sasquatch | Oregon Wild.” 2024. Oregon Wild. https://oregonwild.org/wildlife/sasquatch.


A website devoted to all things factually historical and legendarily believable.

 

Pruit, Matt. 2023. The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon. Independently Published.


Matt dives deep into the rich history of the PNW and explores the very origins of the PNW sasquatch legend. Be prepared to have your mind blown at how deep this legend runs in the many cultures that make up the PNW.


 "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science". 2006. Jeff Meldrum. Forge Books

Jeff Meldrum, an anthropologist and professor of anatomy and anthropology, provides an interesting perspective in this book. While also discussing scientific aspects, he explores the cultural and historical dimensions of Sasquatch, including its prevalence in PNW folklore. This source can shed light on how Sasquatch has become ingrained in the cultural fabric of the region.


"Discovering Bigfoot". 2017. Todd Standing. Netflix. Documentary.


While not a traditional written source, this documentary follows Todd Standing, a researcher and documentarian, as he explores Sasquatch sightings and folklore, particularly in the PNW. While controversial and not universally accepted, it provides a visual and narrative representation of the folklore surrounding Sasquatch in the region.



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