In this episode MOZ stays at pre-pre-basecamp (a pub) while Jeremy plods off into the frozen tundra in search of one of the greatest cryptozoological mysteries of all time. Actually, MOZ covers the abominable snowman, yeti lore, and all things Yeti-adjacent, setting the stage for a serious deep-dive into Yeti Theory in the second half of this two-part Himalayan extravaganza coming up in the next episode!
Many thanks again and always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com for composing for us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal ...
In this episode MOZ stays at pre-pre-basecamp (a pub) while Jeremy plods off into the frozen tundra in search of one of the greatest cryptozoological mysteries of all time. Actually, MOZ covers the abominable snowman, yeti lore, and all things Yeti-adjacent, setting the stage for a serious deep-dive into Yeti Theory in the second half of this two-part Himalayan extravaganza coming up in the next episode!
Many thanks again and always to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com for composing for us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms!
References:
Anabasis Alexandri:
Internet History Sourcebooks Project: Ancient History (fordham.edu)
https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/arrian-bookVIII-India.asp
Alexander the Great Accounts:
Internet History Sourcebooks Project: Ancient History (fordham.edu)
https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/arrian-bookVIII-India.asp
Pliny the Elder:
Top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman Sightings - MountEverest.info
https://mounteverest.info/yeti-sightings/
Yeti Origin Myths:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
Himalayan Ape Men:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, P31
Brian H. Hodgeson Account:
Top 10 yeti and abominable snowman sightings | Graham Hoyland
https://www.grahamhoyland.com/yeti-sightings/
Colonel C.K. Howard-Bury’s 1921 Account, General C. G Bruce 1922 Account, The Huerta Expedition 1955, Didanov’s 1966 Account & Major Alan Cameron’s 1923 Account & more:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York.
Colonel John Hunt’s 1950s Account & Reading:
Top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman Sightings - MountEverest.info
https://mounteverest.info/yeti-sightings/
Tibetan Children Spot Yeti:
Tom Slick. Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.), 30 April 1958. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1958-04-30/ed-1/seq-9/>
Don Whillans 1970 Account:
Top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman Sightings - MountEverest.info
https://mounteverest.info/yeti-sightings/
The Josh Gates Footprints:
The Curious Case of the ‘Destination Truth’ Yeti Track | Center for Inquiry
https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/the-curious-case-of-the-destination-truth-yeti-track/
(On a side note, Josh Gates’ footprints are said to be a whopping size-15. Dang, Josh.)
Yeti Description:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, p43-44
Yeti Description 2:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1), p4
Most types & Sizes of Yeti come from both:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York
&
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
Eluding a Yeti:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
Gilyaks:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, p68-69
Yeren:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeren
Mande Burung Reading:
In the footsteps of the yeti: the hunt for Mande Burung | The Independent | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/in-the-footsteps-of-the-yeti-the-hunt-for-mande-burung-890306.html
2005 Mande Burung Encounter:
Steiger, B. (2010). Real monsters, gruesome critters, and beasts from the darkside. Visible Ink Press, p190
The Kewagh:
https://plesourd.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-Passamaquoddy-%E2%80%9CWitchcraft-Tales%E2%80%9D-of-Newell-S-Francis.pdf
The Banjhākri:
https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/banjhakri-and-banjhakrini-of-sikkim-these-shamans-kidnap-children-but-not-for-nefarious-reasons-604366.html
Charlotte Lynvist – DNA Evidence:
Abominable Snowman? Nope—study ties DNA samples from purported Yetis to Asian bears (phys.org)
https://phys.org/news/2017-11-abominable-snowman-nopestudy-ties-dna.html
Boris Porshenev Findings & Hair Sample Findings:
Steiger, B. (2010). Real monsters, gruesome critters, and beasts from the darkside. Visible Ink Press
Different sizes of yeti may be due to the various altitudes:
Peters, L.G. (Jan 1997). The "calling," the yeti, and the Ban Jhakri ("forest shaman") in Nepalese shamanism. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Palo Alto, Calif, 29(1)
Gigantopithecus Theory:
Gigantopithecus - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigantopithecus
Gigantopithecus Theory 2:
Orangutan | Definition, Habitat, Height, Weight, Lifespan, Scientific Names, & Facts | Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/animal/orangutan\
Neanderthal Theory:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, P44
Sherpa Recent Yeti Extinction Theory:
Norman, E. (1969). The abominable snowmen. Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation, New York, p9
Madam Blavatsky Description:
Lachman, G. (2015). The secret teachers of the western world. Tarcher-Penguin, NY, p363
High Altitude Psychosis:
Climbing Mountains Can Cause Psychosis, Researchers Say | Time
https://time.com/5069436/mountain-climbing-high-altitude-psychosis/
