>> 1) Might Denisovians have come over along the landbridge, either as a distinct species, or as hybrids among the proto-Indigenous folk? Look along the Roky and Andes mountain chains; <<
That makes sense.
>> 2) Might a totally different species have arrived here, likely /before/ the proto-Indigenous folks? For this one, check American legends for fey folk and teachers in the time of legends who don't seem quite human. <<
Possible.
>> 3) Might the legends of Bigfoot talk about a different sort of human or great ape species? <<
That's the one I had thought about previously, because such legends appear in many parts of the world.
Re: Well ...
Date: 2024-08-14 08:52 am (UTC)That makes sense.
>> 2) Might a totally different species have arrived here, likely /before/ the proto-Indigenous folks? For this one, check American legends for fey folk and teachers in the time of legends who don't seem quite human. <<
Possible.
>> 3) Might the legends of Bigfoot talk about a different sort of human or great ape species? <<
That's the one I had thought about previously, because such legends appear in many parts of the world.