Multiple Native American creation myths describe Bridge of the Gods collapse

Multiple Native American creation myths describe Bridge of the Gods collapse. Most common version features Mount Hood and Mount Adams as fighting brothers Mount St. Helens featured as beautiful woman in some accounts, old woman in others Thunderbird version describes bird's body forming the bridge

Multiple Indigenous traditions describe the Bridge of the Gods collapse 🏔️ Common themes: warring mountain brothers, fire, and thrown rocks. The collapse explains the first salmon trap!

Key facts confirmed:

- Most common version features Mount Hood (WyEast/Wyeast) and Mount Adams (Pahtoe/Klickitat) as fighting brothers

- The Great Spirit destroyed the bridge

- Stories describe fire and rocks thrown during the mountain conflict

- The destruction ended both the romance and the ruler's reign

Key Facts

• Most common version features Mount Hood and Mount Adams as fighting brothers
• Mount St. Helens featured as beautiful woman in some accounts, old woman in others
• Thunderbird version describes bird's body forming the bridge
• Woman placed on bridge center with fire in multiple accounts
• Stories describe fire and rocks thrown during mountain conflict
• Bridge collapse created Cascade Rapids and formed first salmon trap
• Stories incorporate creation mythology and time when animals could speak
• Multiple variant versions exist with different timelines and character roles

Source: Bridge of The Gods: History Science & Legend #pacificnorthwest #washingtonstate #alternatehistory by DeDunking