Native Legend

The Hat Man is more than a shadow. Across Native communities, he’s a feared figure seen during moments of trauma, grief, or disconnection. Appearing in silence with a wide-brimmed hat and long coat, his presence is said to feed on fear and generational pain. Read the full legend behind Rez Swag’s chilling shirt design.

Tso’apittse is a powerful figure from Shoshone-Bannock legend—an ancient forest guardian with heightened senses and supernatural awareness. Revered and feared, he embodies the mystery and spirit of the wild, reminding us that some legends walk just outside the edges of our perception.

The Water Panther, also known as Mishipeshu, is a powerful spiritual being from Native American lore, especially among the Great Lakes tribes. Part panther, part serpent, and part thunder, it rules the depths, guards sacred copper, and reminds all who travel the waters to respect the spirits below.

The Wendigo is a fearsome spirit from Algonquian legend, representing cannibalism, greed, and spiritual corruption. Born when humans abandon morality in times of desperation, the Wendigo is a warning of what happens when we allow hunger and selfishness to consume us.

Wetiko is a powerful legend from Algonquian cultures that warns of a spirit of greed, cannibalism, and spiritual corruption. More than a monster, it represents what happens when we abandon balance, respect, and community in favor of selfishness and consumption.

White Buffalo Woman is a revered spiritual figure in Lakota tradition. She brought the Seven Sacred Rites and the Sacred Pipe to the people, teaching them how to live in balance and honor. Her legend is a powerful message of peace, prophecy, and environmental respect that echoes across generations.