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The Piasa (/ ˈ p aɪ. ə s ɔː / PY-ə-saw) or Piasa Bird is a creature from Native American mythology depicted in one of two murals painted by Native Americans on cliffsides above the Mississippi River.
The Piasa bird is a horned, scaly, and winged monster that allegedly terrorized the Illini tribes and was killed by their chief Ouatoga. The painting of the Piasa on a cliff near Alton, Illinois, was first described by Jacques Marquette in 1673 and later embellished by John Russell in 1836.
7 Δεκ 2023 · Learn about the Piasa bird, a dragon-like creature painted on a cliff near the Mississippi river. Discover its possible origin, symbolism, and legend of Chief Quatoga.
The Piasa Bird was a powerful spirit being that crossed the three worlds of the Native American cosmos. Learn about its history, meaning, and location from French drawings, written accounts, and archaeological evidence.
Learn about Piasa, a mythical creature from Native American lore that resembles a dragon-like monster. Discover its legend, historical accounts, artistic representations, and cultural impact.
The Piasa bird was a huge, horned, scaly creature that ate men, according to the Illinois tribe. It was painted on a cliff near the Mississippi River and was killed by Chief Ouatoga with poisoned arrows.
1 Ιαν 2018 · The Piasa Bird is a giant, multi-colored, winged, horned and bearded creature that terrorized the Illini Indians before the pale faces arrived. Learn about its origin, depiction, and possible connection to ancient Japanese dragons.
