In this episode we learn about a Cherokee legend and a Southern US folklore cryptid. Depending on where you hear the story first you might hear it called the Ew'ha or the Wampus Cat. Either way this forest creature is formidable and brings necessary change with it. Somehow Aaron forgot to bring up the fact that it has six legs and occasionally walks on it's hind legs, no big deal, right?

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References for this episode:

Wikipedia - Wampus Cat

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wampus_cat

The Wampus Cat Myth Explained: Origins and Sightings

https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/wampus-cat.htm

Mythical Monsters - The Wampus Cat

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dnxxPzwZZfZoKODnda5Cn?si=4467486f0aca4b37

Catawampus

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/catawampus

Mountain Lore - Wampus Cat

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uSr2QAfyTBAYV2Qr7ssZX?si=29ff6e6038124b61

Cryptid Wiki - Wampus Cat

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wampus_Cat#Description