“Teihiihan” comes from the Arapaho word meaning “strong.” The Arapaho also called them Hecesiiteihii, meaning “little people.” These small, fearsome warriors were said to be so aggressive because they believed they had to be killed in battle to reach the afterlife.

Their Arapaho name, Hecesiiteihii, literally means "little people." ("Teihiihan" comes from the Arapaho word for "strong"-- Arapaho dwarves are said to have superhuman strength.)

The Teihiihan (also known as Cannibal Dwarves) are figures in Native American folklore, specifically from the Arapaho, Gros Venture and Cheyenne Nations : who were believed to engage in battle against these fearsome creatures in ancient times and thus they have become common antagonists in tales of cultural heroes, warriors and braves.

2022年11月16日 · In the Arapaho language they are alternately called Teihiihan (strong) and Hecesiiteihii (h’yeah-chass-ee-tay-hee) (little people). Like Vikings, this race of little people believed that they must perish in battle to enter the afterlife. And like the berserkers of Viking tradition, these wee beasties ferociously attacked in large numbers.

2023年11月3日 · Teihiihan. The Teihiihan are the “little people” of the Arapaho Nation, a race of incredibly strong, mischievous, cannibalistic creatures, the size of children, possessed of superhuman speed. Although the name Teihiihan is Arapaho, the “little people” appear in the legends of many of the Plains Indians under other names.

In this video we're going to talk about the Teihiihan, cannibal dwarves from Native American Folklore and culture. We'll talk about the Origins, their characteristics and roles, their connection...

2019年3月24日 · Translated from the Arapahoe as “little people,” the hecesiiteihii (h’yeah-chass-ee-tay-hee) are more commonly known as “cannibal dwarves.” Believed to be the remnants of a race destroyed by the Arapahoe in ancient times, these monstrous beings are driven by a ravenous appetite for human flesh.

2021年10月1日 · The Teihiihan were child-sized Dwarfs, who were insanely strong, aggressive, bloodthirsty cannibals who attacked in large groups. Their violent nature was because they believed that dying in battle was the only way to reach the afterlife.

The Teihiihan is a mythical creature from Native American folklore, particularly among the Ojibwe people. Also known as the “Star People,” Teihiihan are said to be powerful beings that reside in the night sky.

2016年4月10日 · The Teihiihan are know for their superhuman strength and speed (although in some traditions powerful camouflage abilities are attributed instead of speed). They hunt man and devour his flesh raw but they especially prize the flesh of children.