Montana’s Little People Tale Leaves Locals Scratching Their Heads

There are all kinds of folklore here in Montana. There's the Flathead Monster, the Black Horse Lake Hitchhiker and many more.

Montana has an interesting history, from the mining towns to the Native Americans that have been hear from centuries, it's a lot to take in. However, one of the most interesting stories about Montana takes place in the Pryor Mountains.

The Pryor Mountains are located in the southwestern part of the state The Pryor Mountain range covers parts of Carbon and Big Horn Counties in Montana as well as a part of Wyoming. The mountains are known for their abundance of flint, which was used in the making of arrowheads, however, that's not the only thing the mountains are known for.

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The Little People of the Pryor Mountains

For years, people have talked about "The Little People of the Pryor Mountains".

According to folklore, the "Little People" are a group of individuals that are around 18 inches tall and have certain powers that make them fierce warriors who had a big part in Crow history.

For those curious, the "Little People" are said to have sharp teeth, long claws, big eyes, and can either be helpful or non-helpful depending on the people that they are dealing with.

Before we continue with the legend of the Little People, lets check out the drunkest towns in Montana.

Is there proof of the Little People in Montana?

It should be noted that there isn't any real evidence that has come fourth regarding the legend, however, that certainly hasn't stopped folks from trying to find them. There are multiple tales regarding the group, with different endings depending on who is telling the tale.

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