Episode 3: Kushtaka & the Alaskan Triangle
On Samm’s lucky number 3 episode of Legend Samm and Amy talk Alaska and ottermen.
You’ve heard of the Bermuda Triangle but did you know Alaska has its very own mysterious triangle? In an area where people go missing at the twice the rate of the national average, most scramble to create a reason for it. Sure, the harsh terrain and weather could definitely have a role in it but have you ever considered the possibility of 8 feet tall ottermen? From a missing prominent House Majority Leader to a deadly landslide; dive in with Samm and Amy as they discuss the Kushtaka from Tlingit folklore and learn why you should never trust an otter at face value. Hope you have your copper, urine, and fire at hand because you never know when you just might need it.
If you are from The Alaskan Triangle and grew up with the Kushtaka legend and have a story to share, whether it be your very own experience or a different version of the legend itself, we would love to hear from you!
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Sources
https://www.discovery.com/exploration/Alaskas-Bermuda-Triangle Discovery
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushtaka Wikipedia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5eS86VqZZg Bob Gymlan
https://sitka.com/news/?page_id=191 Land Otter Son: A Kushtaka Story
http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/harrycolp.htm The Strangest Story Ever Told
https://saltwatersoldiers.net/2012/10/29/strange-tails-kushtaka-and-the-bay-of-death/ Bay of Death
https://esoterx.com/2013/01/09/the-fearsome-alaskan-tlingit-kushtaka-if-its-not-one-thing-its-an-otter/ The Fearsome Alaskan Tlingit Kushtaka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQy0hZmYDEQ Missing in Alaska
https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/7-unexplained-disappearances-in-the-alaska-triangle Seven Unexplained Disappearances in the Alaskan Triangle
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/alaska-triangle Strange Stories of the Alaskan Triangle