Once there was a wolf who always hunted on the beach for hair-seals, whales, or anything else he could find. One day he wandered further than normally, and arrived at a house where he discovered a man living all by himself. His name was Kweeti. He came in and flopped down a duck, saying, "Keep this, while I hunt some more!" Kweeti said, 'Very well, you may leave it there. I'm very sick." Near dark the wolf came in again, and said, "I'll stay here this evening and head home tomorrow." Kweeti agreed, indicated where to sleep, and handed him a big stone for … [Read More...]
Edward Cullen is not a Navajo Skin-walker For those who have seen the movie "Twilight" or read the Twilight Series books, by Stephanie Meyer, you are familiar with the teenage vampire Edward and his vegetarian vampire family. In the books and the movie, the Quileute Indians that are natives to Forks refer to Edward as an "Apotamkin". According to the Quileute legends and history in the movie and books, the Apotamkin are devilish creatures who feed off the blood of others and live forever. They have supernatural powers such as extreme speed, super hero … [Read More...]
Vampires have been sprouting up in unusual places since the release of Stephenie Meyers Twilight Saga. I recently received a report as of yesterday by a girl only identified by her first name of Taylor that vampires are roaming the halls of Westwood Middle School in Gainesville. I usually don't pay much attention to such reports but given the specifics of the case has given me pause for thought. Just what do these vampires want? She stated they were particularity concerned about their sharp teeth, hopefully they have good dental hygiene habits. Ensuring … [Read More...]
The Quileute, also known as Quillayute, is a Amerindian people in westerly Washington state in the United States, presently numbering around 750. The Quileute people settled onto the Quileute Indian Reservation after signing the Treaty of Quinault River of 1855, later reauthorized as the Treaty of Olympia in 1856. It's located near the southwesterly corner of Clallam County, Washington at the mouth of the Quillayute River on the Pacific coast. The reservation's primary population center is the community of La Push, Washington. The 2000 census accounted the … [Read More...]
Fishing is one the best sports anyplace. With the vast assortment and types of fishing to cast and many species to hook and catch, one can easily find something they like in La Push, Washington. Sportfishing, in the area, has become very popular. Three charter companies operate in La Push. Surf fishing can also be had on the beaches. Fishermen in the area catch salmon (Chinook, coho, and pink) and bottom feeders, such as rockfish, halibut, and lingcod. La Push is situated just12 miles above Forks Washington and is home to the Quileute Tribe. It … [Read More...]
The serenity and pristine beauty offered by sparkling beaches never fail to mesmerize any traveler who has the knack for sea voyage and adventure. Lush rainforests are another exciting treat. Combine these two in a beautiful package and you get a haven that everybody thinks is fictional. But such place really does exist. Any traveler would love to see the beauty of Quileute Indian Reservation. This nature’s paradise is located in Clallam County of Washington State, which in turn could be found in the Olympic Peninsula. The western part of the Olympic … [Read More...]
An unconditional hunger, such hunger a vampire must feel. A thirst that can only be quenched by the blood from their human victim, such power at such a cost. Being forced to live in coffins by day and to wander in search of blood by night, forever. Such beauty, in the end just a cold embrace for another. Vampires are suppose to be beautiful and graceful creatures, but in the dark shadows the attack is quite savage. The horrors of vampires are not portrayed in movies. As you quickly walk down the dark street you've realized that you shouldn't of … [Read More...]
In the "Time of Beginnings", Kweeti traversed the whole world. The first person he met was a white man. At that time the whites were innocent and un-educated. Kweeti taught this man how to dig metal (mammook mola) and many new things. Shortly he came to know everything that white people know now. In addition, Kweeti said to the white man that when he chose to marry, he must claim only one wife and not pay for her. Kweeti next came to Beaver, who was sharpening a stone and singing. Kweeti asked him what he was doing. Beaver, who by this time had made the … [Read More...]
Quileute Stories Native American cultures spread out across the Great Plains of North America recite stories. These stories are as old as humankind and are passed down generation to generation around camp fires. They survive in our Contemporary living rooms during holidays and additional gatherings, when we take part in family customs and share family stories in very much the same way that the Quileute storytellers learned their stories by hearing the Quileute stories of their tribe. Even though the stories of the Quileute might be published in books, … [Read More...]
In Quileute Legends there is a story about Sexdate. At one time there was a young man, named Sexdate, who was lazy and Jobless. Due to this fact he only received the tail-part of dried out salmon for his meals. His older brother's wife brought him the salmon, which he would arrange into a small basket that he had concealed under his blanket. One day his brother and sister-in-law journeyed to Ozette, and left the young man at home. Whilst they were gone, somebody sighted a whale far away in the sea, swimming towards the land. The Quileute of … [Read More...]