The Stone Giants (Otneyarhed / Stone Coats)
The Stone Giants, also known as Stone Coats, were a race of cannibalistic giants whose skin was as hard as stone, making them nearly invulnerable to weapons. They were the mortal enemies of humans and the constant antagonists in Iroquois hero tales. According to legend, they were exterminated through the cunning and bravery of heroes who discovered that their only weakness was the soft spot on the top of their heads, where a special stone or arrow could pierce their otherwise impenetrable hides. Tales include the Stone Giant's wife, who helped humans, and the story of a young warrior who chall