The Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, is a legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan mountain range, with the mystery surrounding its existence stemming from folklore and anecdotal evidence, rather than concrete scientific proof.
The creature is often described as a large, hairy, ape-like being that walks upright, with some accounts suggesting it has long, flowing red hair.
The Yeti is a prominent figure in the legends of the Sherpa people, who live in the eastern Nepal region.
The word "yeti" translates to "that thing there" in the Sherpa language, but it was later mistranslated to "Abominable Snowman" in Western popular culture.
Some theories suggest the Yeti legend could be rooted in the existence of the Gigantopithecus, a giant ape that lived in Asia, or even in the traditions of the Lepcha people, who view the Yeti as an ape-like glacier spirit.
