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Native American Legends: Bohpoli
Name: Bohpoli
Tribal affiliation: Choctaw
Pronunciation: bo-po-lee
Type: Native little people
Related figures in other tribes:
Yehasuri (Catawba),
Atosi (Koasati),
Tonop (Tunica)
The Bohpoli are little people of Choctaw folklore, known for causing mischief and particularly for
throwing rocks at people
(the name "bohpoli" means "thrower.") Some people believe the Bohpoli are the same people as the
Kowi Anukasha,
another race of Choctaw little people who are typically described as powerful and dangerous rather
than mischievous.
They may have had two different aspects, or they may be two different bands of creatures.
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Supernatural Beings in Our Past:
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