What if the monster we’ve been chasing isn’t a monster at all? Just like in Frankenstein, perhaps our obsession with fear blinds us to deeper truths. The real “creature” in both fiction and folklore might be more sage than savage,a misunderstood guardian cloaked in shadow and myth.
Who’s the Real Monster: Frankenstein’s Creature or the Creator?
In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the terror isn’t the creature it’s the creator. Dr. Victor Frankenstein, obsessed with power and prestige, stitches life together from corpses without a shred of empathy. Meanwhile, his creation lonely, intelligent, and rejected longs only for connection. By the novel’s end, it’s hard not to grieve for the creature. His suffering reveals raw, existential pathos that few villains, or even heroes, ever express.
It’s a tale of hubris versus humanity. And it mirrors how we treat other so-called “monsters” in our world.
Enter Sasquatch: A Living Allegory of Misunderstood Wisdom
Now pivot with us: into the forest.
When we talk about Sasquatch (a.k.a. Bigfoot), the default tone is sensational: capture it, expose it, prove it. We seek evidence bones, footprints, body parts as if the absence of proof is a puzzle we must conquer. But what if this “Hairy Man of the Forest” isn’t hiding from us in fear, but in deliberate wisdom?
Some southeastern Native tribes stopped trading with forest dwellers they considered deceitful, always outwitting them at every exchange. These weren’t bumbling beasts they were cunning, strategic beings. Other tribes revered these figures as Wise-Ones keepers of the wild, silent watchers of the sacred groves.
And here’s the twist: what if Sasquatch is more than myth? What if they are the Forest Ninja stealthy, empathic, and esoterically evolved? A being capable not just of avoiding detection, but of subtly influencing human perception?
The Forest Ninja: Guardians of Silence and Mystery
If Sasquatch truly exists, could they practice sacred rites for their dead, perhaps akin to Tibetan sky burials where the body is returned to nature, rendering no trace behind? Such a practice would explain the persistent lack of remains. Not a cover-up, but a cultural ritual born of spiritual conviction.
After all, the creature isn’t leaving breadcrumbs because they know we’ll follow. And we’re human, we chase shadows until we find monsters where none exist.
Consider this: Sasquatch sightings have occurred on every continent except Antarctica. That’s not random. That’s indicative of intelligence, perhaps even an evolved species with a spiritual code beyond our comprehension.
What If the Monster Has Always Been… Us?
Our legacy with the unknown often begins with suspicion and ends with violence. But maybe it’s time to drop the torches and pitchforks. The next time you head into the woods, leave the weapons behind. Bring offerings instead.
Bring chocolate.
If the Sasquatch are empathic forest sages, wouldn’t they appreciate kindness? Maybe the best way to greet a being of ancient wisdom isn’t with fear, but with open-hearted humility. If you were an enlightened being watching humans from the trees, wouldn’t you prefer a peace offering?
FAQ: People Also Ask
Is Sasquatch considered a monster or a guardian?
Many indigenous traditions view Sasquatch as a forest guardian or spiritual guide, not a monster.
Why hasn’t anyone found Sasquatch remains?
It’s speculated that Sasquatch may follow sacred burial practices, leaving no remains behind.
Are Sasquatch sightings real?
Eyewitness accounts span continents, though scientific evidence remains inconclusive.
What does the term “Forest Ninja” mean?
It symbolizes a stealthy, intelligent forest being capable of evading detection and influencing perception.
Can Sasquatch be empathic or intelligent?
Some believe they possess advanced emotional or spiritual intelligence, evidenced by lore and behavior.
Conclusion: Respect Before Discovery
To meet the unknown with reverence is a choice. In Frankenstein, that lack of empathy doomed creator and creation alike. In the case of Sasquatch, the choice is still ours. Do we charge in, hunting proof with arrogance or do we walk lightly, listening to the whispers of the forest?
Perhaps the Forest Ninja are waiting. Not for battle, but for understanding.
Sources
- Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. 1818.
- Krantz, Grover S. Bigfoot: Print Evidence. Johnson Books, 1999.
- “Sasquatch Beliefs Among Native American Tribes.” Legends of America.
- “Sky Burial: A Tibetan Tradition.” National Geographic.
- Meldrum, Jeff. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. Forge Books, 2006.