LOOWIT
AKA: Lady of the Mountain | Mount St. Helens Spirit
📍 QUICK FACTS
| Origin: | Pacific Northwest Native Traditions |
| State/Region: | Washington |
| Country: | USA |
| First Sighting: | Traditional Native American |
| Category: | Spirit |
📖 DESCRIPTION
Loowit is the spirit of Mount St. Helens in Pacific Northwest Native legend. Originally a beautiful old woman made young by the Great Spirit, she was transformed into a mountain when two brothers fought over her, causing volcanic eruptions.
👁️ FAMOUS SIGHTINGS
- ►Origin story of the mountain
- ►The eruption was attributed to Loowit by traditional storytellers
🎭 CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
Loowit's legend explains the volcanic activity of the Cascades. When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, many saw it as Loowit's story coming to life.
🃏 METAZOO CARD
Loowit
Native 1st Edition
Bronze