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Myth of the cannibalistic Lovelock Giants: 10-feet-tall human remains discovered in US cave

The skeletons, with their jaw-dropping size and distinctive red hair, have raised questions about the existence of a long-lost tribe known as the Si-Te-Cah.

January 12, 2024 / 17:44 IST
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Skeletons of 'Lovelock Giants' were unearthed in a cave in Nevada. (Representational)
Skeletons of 'Lovelock Giants' were unearthed in a cave in Nevada. (Representational)

In a discovery that reads like a chapter from ancient mythology, recent findings in the US state of Nevada have reignited the age-old debate about giants who once walked the Earth. Unearthed human remains, some towering up to 10 feet in height, were found in the state, sparking speculation about a forgotten race that may have dominated southwestern America.

The mysterious skeletons, with their jaw-dropping size and distinctive red hair, have raised questions about the existence of a long-lost tribe known as the Si-Te-Cah - a race that allegedly crossed oceans on reed rafts.

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The Legend of the Si-Te-Cah
According to Paiute folklore, the Si-Te-Cah, described as cannibalistic red-haired giants, arrived in the Americas from a distant island. Legends passed down through generations speak of their extraordinary strength and cruelty, setting them apart from ordinary humans.

The Si-Te-Cah waged war on neighbouring tribes, spreading terror and destruction. After years of conflict, the tribes united against the giants.

In a climactic confrontation, the last remaining giants sought refuge in Lovelock cave, only to face a fiery end as the tribes sealed the entrance, suffocating and burning them alive. Evidence of extreme burning near the cave entrance was discovered in 1911.