Lofa: The Stinking Ogre (Chickasaw)
Lofa is a hideous, foul-smelling ogre from Chickasaw mythology, similar to the Choctaw Shampe. Lofa is a bigfoot-like creature that dwells in the remote swamps and forests of Chickasaw territory. It is covered in shaggy hair and emits an unbearable stench that can be smelled from a great distance. The creature's odor is so powerful that it can knock a person unconscious. Lofa preys on travelers who become lost in its territory. However, the creature is slow and clumsy, and an alert person can escape by running against the wind. Lofa stories served as warnings to children and hunters about the