The Quileute: A People of Legends The Quileute, sometimes known as the Quillayute, are a Native American tribe located in Washington State in the USA. There are only about 750 tribal members left in existence and they live on a reservation known as La Push. The tribe also has its own language, which is currently in danger of going extinct. Perhaps the best known modern mention of the Quileute tribe comes from Stephanie Meyer's use of the tribe in her popular book series 'Twilight', where they are able to shape-shift into wolves. While the actual Quileute … [Read More...]
Paramore Rises to Success with ‘Twilight’ Paramore was a band that had a dedicated fan base, however when the movie ‘Twilight’ hit theaters, they became a hit band that everyone wanted to hear. During the scenes in which Paramore was featured during the film, the hard rock edge, with the sad vocals of lead singer, Hayley Williams, had everyone wanting more. More of the tangled love between lead characters, Bella and Edward, accompanied with more vocals from Paramore. Before the success that Paramore experienced with the movie, the band was literally on … [Read More...]
Edward Cullen is not a Navajo Skin-walker For those who have seen the movie "Twilight" or read the Twilight Series books, by Stephanie Meyer, you are familiar with the teenage vampire Edward and his vegetarian vampire family. In the books and the movie, the Quileute Indians that are natives to Forks refer to Edward as an "Apotamkin". According to the Quileute legends and history in the movie and books, the Apotamkin are devilish creatures who feed off the blood of others and live forever. They have supernatural powers such as extreme speed, super hero … [Read More...]
Most societies have folklores and legends of witches, werewolves, Sasquatch, and creatures that walk amongst us. The Navajo Indians or Deni' people have Skinwalkers. They are those who trot along here and there on all fours, those who change skins depending on powers they seek, those who follow the 'Witchery Way', the ones that the Navajo people defer from talking about for fear of reprisal. The Skinwalkers are the Witches Witch, the Highest Priest or Priestess who turns evil, who practice cannibalism and necrophilia, those who are no longer human - but are … [Read More...]
Twilight is the first of a series of fantasy/romance films based on the novels written by Stephanie Meyer about a teenage girl named Bella, played Kristen Stewart, who moves from Phoenix Arizona to live with her father in Forks, Washington. Life is boring in Forks, Until one day Bella has her life saved by a ridiculously attractive boy, Named Edward, played by Robert Pattinson. Right from their first meeting, Bella is completely enamored with Edward because, Edward is nothing like any other boy she's ever met before! Of course, Edward fancies Bella too, … [Read More...]
TWILIGHT CAST The movie entitled Twilight must be the most popular movie among teenagers and young adults since it premiered on November 21, 2008. The young people are just hooked on this movie since it is a unique, inimitable, and impossible but still relatable. This movie was adapted from Stephenie Meyer’s 2005 novel with the same title. Twilight is about the forbidden romance between a human girl and a vampire boy. This vampire only drinks animal blood so he’s not that hard to accept in the eyes of the girl. Let’s learn more about the Twilight Cast of … [Read More...]
In the "Time of Beginnings", Kweeti traversed the whole world. The first person he met was a white man. At that time the whites were innocent and un-educated. Kweeti taught this man how to dig metal (mammook mola) and many new things. Shortly he came to know everything that white people know now. In addition, Kweeti said to the white man that when he chose to marry, he must claim only one wife and not pay for her. Kweeti next came to Beaver, who was sharpening a stone and singing. Kweeti asked him what he was doing. Beaver, who by this time had made the … [Read More...]
Lodging in Forks With the release of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, Forks has become the best place to visit for Twilight Fans. Mark September 13 on you calendars, which is Bella's birthday, each year many fans come to celebrate the Stephenie Meyer's Day in Forks. The Twilight landmark sites to see include the Forks High School, Forks Outfitters, Forks Hospital, La Push and many other locations. If that wasn't enough get your picture taken next to Bella's red truck, see Dr. Cullen's hospital parking space. Hungry for a bite? Stop in … [Read More...]
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Twilight fans around the world are patiently anticipating the saga’s fourth movie installment, Breaking Dawn. The film is based on the fourth novel in the Twilight series written by Stephenie Meyers. Following in the footsteps of the previous movies, Breaking Dawn is to be released on November 18th of 2011. Kirsten Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner will continue their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. The earlier movies focused on the romantic love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob. As in … [Read More...]
La Push, Washington People and Places Location La Push, the location of the Quileute Tribe’s reservation, is in Washington State’s Clallam County, on the Olympic Peninsula. The residential district is around 153 miles northwesterly from Seattle. It's located at 47°54’32”N and 124°38’07”W. The Quileute Reservation covers about one square mile of land (594 acres). Demographic Profile According to the 2000 U.S. Census, La Push has a population of 371, with a gender dispersion of 57.1% male and 42.9% female. In 2000 nearly 82.8% of residents Are American … [Read More...]