The Yeti (Migoi) Legends
Tibetan legends of the Yeti (Migoi or Migyur, meaning 'wild man'), a powerful apelike creature said to inhabit the high Himalayas. In Tibetan folklore, the Yeti is not merely a physical creature but a spiritual guardian of the mountains, often associated with mountain gods like Nyenchen Thanglha. Some traditions describe it as a flesh-and-blood being, others as a supernatural creature that can become invisible at will. Stories tell of encounters with the Yeti by pilgrims, herders, and travelers in remote mountain passes, where it must be appeased with offerings. Buddhist lamas have traditional