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The Piasa (/ ˈ p aɪ. ə s ɔː / PY-ə-saw) or Piasa Bird is a creature from Native American mythology depicted in one of two murals painted by Native Americans on cliffsides above the Mississippi River.
Piasa bird, mythical monster depicted in a painting on a cliff overlooking the Mississippi River north of Alton, Illinois, U.S. The French explorer Jacques Marquette provided the earliest extant account of figures painted on the bluffs near what is today Alton, which he and Louis Jolliet saw on.
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Dec 7, 2023 · The Piasa bird is an important and iconic image within Native American culture, referring to a mythical dragon-like monster painted on a cliff facing the Mississippi river. The exact origin and meaning of the bird are unknown, which has led to many speculations. Here’s a closer look at the Piasa bird.
The Piasa, also known as the Piasa Bird, is a legendary creature that has been part of Native American lore for centuries. The creature is believed to have originated from the Illini tribe, who lived along the Mississippi River.
Piasa Bird. Located just north of Alton, on a section of the dramatic limestone cliff face in this most scenic part of the Great River Road, is the “mysterious” Piasa. It was aboriginal when seen and recorded by Marquette and Joliet during their 1673 voyage down the MIssissippi River.
Legend of the Piasa. After exploring the Mississippi River in 1673, Louis Joliet and Father Marquette returned by way of the Illinois River. Just above its mouth, they saw a painted, carved creature in the cliffside that resembled more than anything else a flying reptilian dragon.
