YEHASURI
AKA: Little Wild Indians | Little People
📍 QUICK FACTS
| Origin: | Catawba Nation |
| State/Region: | South Carolina |
| Country: | USA |
| First Sighting: | Traditional Native American |
| Category: | Spirit |
📖 DESCRIPTION
The Yehasuri are Little People from Catawba Nation tradition. About knee-high, they live deep in the forests and are known for playing tricks, leading travelers astray, and sometimes stealing unattended children.
👁️ FAMOUS SIGHTINGS
- ►Core part of Catawba folklore
- ►Stories continue in Native communities
🎭 CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Yehasuri are part of widespread Little People traditions across Native American cultures. They teach respect for children (don't leave them unattended) and the forest (don't wander carelessly).
🃏 METAZOO CARD
Yehasuri
Native 1st Edition
Bronze
