Goats walking on two legs, dogs talking, or monkeys receiving pizzas, are some of the things that have captured the attention of Netizens, but behind these viral videos could be the Skin-walkers.
To give you an idea, these disturbing beings would be the equivalent of the nahuales in Mexico. In both cases, they are sorcerers with the ability to transform into animals, although with the difference that the nahuales act as protectors and spiritual guides, while the Skin-walkers are considered ‘harmful.’
What Are Skin-walkers, and What Do They Do?
Also known as ‘yee naaldlooshii,’ Skin-walkers belong to the Navajo culture, which is prevalent in some villages in the southwestern United States. These creatures, which keep Navajo children awake at night, are associated with witchcraft, including coyotes and other creatures associated with death or the announcement of evil.
People who want to become Skin-walkers are capable of harming their own families to do so. Not only can ‘skin walkers’ transform, but they can also take control of animals and even people, which makes more sense to see goats walking on two legs.
What Do Skin-walkers Look Like?
Some images on the Internet purport to show what Skin-walkers look like; however, it is only possible to recognize them when they transform. They are usually naked and cover themselves with the skin of animals, like a kind of mask.
According to the myth, these beings have powers; they can absorb people’s skin, taking control with pure eye contact. They are characterized by fleeing from light, and their eyes glow like those of animals when they are in human form, but this glow is null when they are in animal form.
Is It Forbidden to Talk About Skin-walkers?
Despite being part of the Navajo culture, the community is forbidden to talk about the Skin Walkers, especially at night, as they consider it a way of attracting them, which could put their families at risk. Legend has it that the worst thing you can do if you see a Skin-walker is to follow him, as he could manipulate the person into taking him to his inner circle. The only way to get rid of Skin-walkers is to pronounce their name, otherwise, the person will get sick three days later and pay with his life.
Alleged Evidence that Skin-walkers Are Among Us
Through social networks, videos are circulating of animals acting strangely or rather disturbingly, which could be a sign that they exist and worse, are among us…
@yangsides Skinwalker disguised as ANIMALS 😳… #skinwalker #fyp #creepy #skinwalkercaughtoncamera #paranormal #scary #nope #trending
@arentux #skinwalker #dog #skinwalkerdog #dogskinwalker #fyp #creepy
♬ Creepy and simple horror background music(1070744) – howlingindicator
@_shaunigaultxx Some one help me 😰….. #possession #puppydevil #skinwalker #homecamera #puppy #skinwalkerstories #skinwalkercaughtoncamera #wtf
♬ Spooky, quiet, scary atmosphere piano songs – Skittlegirl Sound
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
