Nightmares of the Americas: Indigenous Tales

The Heart-Eater – The Stikini Part 1

Joseph & Gabriel Behill Season 3 Episode 32

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In this episode of Nightmares of the Americas: Indigenous Tales, we talk about survival, resistance, and the things that still haunt the night.

We explore the history of the Seminole people—how they formed out of conflict, escaped colonization, and built a life deep in the Florida swamps. From alligator wrestling to stomp dances, their culture is rooted in power and defiance. But we also uncover something darker: the Stikini. A person by day. A heart-eating owl spirit by night. This isn’t just a story—it’s a real warning passed down for generations. We’ll break down the truth about bad medicine, the tools used, how it’s done, and why some Seminole elders still refuse to say specific names after dark.


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