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The Builders of the Mounds Man-Mound Effigy Mound near Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin The Man-Mound was probably the most impressive mound in all the effigy mounds we visited in Wisconsin.
Image is provided by the Sauk County Historical Society This mound was the largest we saw at 200-some feet long I believe and because of road construction, it was cut off at the knees. Again - preservation is something that can be seen here to have it's limits...
I will tell you that I believe it is a water panther (spirit) in man's form, (which from what I have read, water spirits were believed to be able to do.) I believe that because of the cat-like design (paws not hands, etc) as well as the horns. But hey - feel free to come up with your own theory...because nobody knows for sure!
Here is a list of all videos accessible from this section and concerning the Effigy Mound Culture in Wisconsin.
1.) Water Panther (Spirit) effigy Mound Madison, WI 2.) Thunderbird Effigy Mound- University of Wisconsin. 3.) Devil's Lake and the Legend 4.) Linear and Bear Effigy Mound, Devil's Lake |
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