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Bigfoot is described to be a bipedal, hairy, humanoid creature that typically lurks in lightly populated areas. These creatures are said to resemble a mix of monkey and man. Although approximately one third of sightings occur in the Pacific Northwest, many societies have reportedly seen similar creatures: in the Himalayas and Russia the Yeti , in Malaysia the Orang Mawas , in South America the Mapinguari , in Australia the Yowie , and in China the Yeren or the “Man-Monkey” just to name a few. In Medieval Europe, the “ wild man ” was a hairy mythical being depicted in artwork and described in literature. Historians agree it was most likely influenced by the faun or satyr borrowed from the Greco-Roman culture that was flooding into Europe at the time. Throughout history, many societies have left behind signs (which were most likely related to lore, tales, or religion) telling of a similar creature to bigfoot, perhaps the same. Modern sightings of Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, usually take plac