![]() ![]() ![]() The New Bedford Guide website reports on the placement of these signs. They even have been mentioned in famousīy Henry Wadsworth, published in 1855, mentions them:Īs a matter of fact, these little creatures are so numerous in some places in Massachusetts, that the local police have put up Pukwudgie Crossing signs to warn motorists. Pukwudgies have been seen as far north as New EnglandĪnd as far south as Kentucky. Pukwudgies have magical powers that vary from tribe to tribe but may include the ability to turn invisible, confuse people or make them forget things, shapeshift into cougars or other dangerous animals, or bring harm to people by staring at them. In some traditions, they have a sweet smell and are associated with flowers. Their name literally means ‘person of the wilderness’ and they are usually considered to be spirits of the forest. The Algonquin Indian tribe believes them to be a North American version of a gnome or fairy. I had never heard of them until the Astonishing Legends podcast included them in one of their episodes. Pukwudgies – one of those words that freak out my spellcheck and also sound suspiciously like a type of candy. ![]()
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