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Here Are 14 Facts About Skinwalkers in Arizona That Will Scare the Crap out of You

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Freaky hotels and haunted places are no match for a legendary shape-shifting character that is too scary for words. If you’ve heard about the Skinwalkers in Arizona, but have no idea about what they are or what they can do, then this article is for you. Continue reading to learn more about these creatures.

What is a Skinwalker?

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A Skinwalker, or a yee naaldlooshii in Navajo language, is a scary and harmful witch with the ability of turning into, possessing, or disguising themselves as animals. They are not to be taken lightly because they are also dangerous. But why is everyone so afraid of them?

We better jump straight to the facts!

Here Are 14 Facts About Skinwalkers in Arizona That Will Scare the Crap out of You

1. They are Navajo witches.

Skinwalkers are basically evil Navajo witches. The Navajo witchcraft is not meant to be seen as similar to the practices and beliefs of European witchcraft, but just the same, it can be pretty dangerous with specific individuals.

The Navajo culture has a lot of cultural workers and community healers (known as witches) who perform many twisted ceremonies. They are actually medicine men and women who manipulate magic in a perversion of the good works medicine people traditionally perform. Some say that traditional healers must learn about the two sides of magic: good magic and evil magic. While some can handle the responsibility, others become extremely corrupt and eventually become evil witches.

2. They can possess any living being and walk around in their bodies by locking eyes with them.

According to legend, the Skinwalkers in Arizona have the power to possess a human being or an animal just by locking eyes with them. You better keep your eyes low and avoid accidentally locking eyes with one or else you’re doomed. You don’t want them to absorb themselves into your body, do you?

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3. They often take the form of animals.

Skinwalkers are witches, so they also choose to appear as animals associated with witchcraft.They may take the form of tricksters such as coyotes, or other animals associated with death or bad omen. This includes owls, crows, wolves, eagles, or foxes. Creepy!

4. Battling a Skinwalker is a matter of life and death.

The stories told among many Navajo children are very intense. Supposedly, Skinwalkers in Arizona are tough, and battling one can result in death. Most of the time, the struggles encountered end in either a Navajo or Skinwalker killing the other. Other stories narrate battles that end in a stalemate. Either way, you don’t want to be in a situation where you have to battle a Skinwalker.

5. Skinwalkers in Arizona have advanced abilities.

Well, not just the Skinwalkers in Arizona. There are some rare Skinwalkers with the ability to enchant the powder of corpses and use this substance as poison dust on their victims. Battling a regular Skinwalker is bad enough, now they have poison dust? Um, no. Count me out! 

6. They have scary paws.

Think of the paws of a lion or a fox, except its paws look more like deformed-looking hands with over-grown somewhat thick and sharp fingernails. A Skinwalker has that. It’s probably enough to rip open a body, so you better stay away from them. Or better yet, pray that you don’t ever cross paths with one.

Scary Skinwalkers in Arizona

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7. The term yee naagloshii (Navajo language for Skinwalker) translates to “he who walks on all fours.”

This fact does not have any direct connection to why the said witch usually appears as a coyote, wolf, or fox. Still, that’s what it means.

8. They can steal faces.

Apparently, Skinwalkers in Arizona are not just creepy, they’re also sneaky. Some encounter stories reveal that the scary witches can steal faces of different people, including those whom you know. If you think about it, it might be a clever trick they use to lure you in before attacking fiercely.

9. The legend of the Skinwalkers is not really understood outside of Navajo culture.

Even if we have all the facts about the Skinwalkers, it may be a small fraction of the truth. The individuals from the Navajo culture are reluctant to discuss this subject with the outsiders. Why? They don’t want to reveal the Skinwalker lore to non-Navajos, and they certainly do not want to blab about it to people they do not trust.

But given the advent of technology, and the growing number of people who encounter the Skinwalkers in Arizona, we’re sure the natives are only being bombarded with more questions than ever.

Skinwalkers in Arizona

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10. They look very creepy.

You probably guessed this fact just by the title of this article alone, but we’ll paint you a picture based on a true encounter story.

Skinwalkers in Arizona are reddish-brown, with a huge arm and matted hair that go perfect with any primal beast. The muscles and tendons appear to rip beneath the matted hair, and their hands are the size of a big cantaloupe. The fingers are slightly darker compared to the rest of the body as if it was stained with something (hopefully not with blood). And the paws are thick and sharp, perfect for hunting and killing.

Seriously, you’ll never forget a Skinwalker when you see one. Their scary appearance will be etched in your mind forever.

11. They can run like a ninja.

A Skinwalker’s claws, face, and body is scary enough. If you see one, you better get away fast because they are said to be able to run incredibly long distances. They’re fast runners and they don’t tire easily, with some going over 200 miles in one evening. Wherever you’re going, you better make sure they can’t keep up!

Skinwalkers in Arizona

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12. People who see them today describe them as ferocious dog-like animals.

Maybe Skinwalkers got tired of taking the form of the usual animals. Now, they look like hallowed dogs with incredibly large paws. Some say they can also stand on their hind legs and use their two paws in the front to open doors. Yikes!

13. They like to recruit other Skinwalkers.

Impossible. It’s like they want their kind to be like a cult. Skinwalkers in Arizona are said to recruit more Skinwalkers themselves. To do this, they conduct an official ceremony (they are witches, after all), gather people, and say specific chants.

They also hang around graveyards a lot. Do you think they dig up graves and recruit the dead? We’ll never know.

14. You can kill them.

There’s no harm in trying. Apparently, you can kill a Skinwalker if you call them by their true, human name. The only problem is knowing what their true name is. If all hope is lost, you better run fast!

It doesn’t matter whether you’re simply superstitious, or if you do not believe in paranormal stuff. Skinwalkers are creepy, and they’re certainly not the kind you want to meet when camping outdoors. Let’s change the subject now. We don’t want to scare you too much. Why don’t you take at all the most beautiful places to see in Augusta?

A writer big on nature, travel, and dogs. If you can't find Errot with her furry pal, then she's probably out exploring.

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