Pamola
Pamola is a legendary bird spirit that appears in Abenaki mythology.
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Pamola Details
Pamola (also known as Pamolai, P-mol-a, Pomola, and Bmola) is a legendary bird spirit that appears in Abenaki mythology. This spirit causes cold weather. Specifically, according to the Penobscot Indians, Pamola inhabited Mt. Katahdin. Pamola is said to be the god of Thunder and protector of the mountain. The Abenaki described him as having the head of a moose, the body of a man and the wings and feet of an eagle. Pamola was both feared and respected by the Abenaki, and his presence was one of the main reasons that climbing the mountain was considered taboo. The spirit resented mortals intruding from down below. Because of this, the mountain was off limits to all below. It is also thought that it took its prisoners to Alomkik, located near Katahdin. Pamola's name is now preserved on Pamola Peak, a summit on Katahdin at the eastern edge of the Knife Edge ridge. Roy Dudley, probably the most notable of the early guides on Katahdin, was known for his campfire yarns about Pamola. Source: Wikipedia
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Katahdin
Katahdin was believed to be the home of the storm god Pamola, and thus an area to be avoided.
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Baxter Peak
Baxter Peak is the highest peak of Katahdin and the highest point in Maine.
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South Peak
Located in the southern section of the Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 5,240 feet.
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Cathedral Cut-off
This short cut-off is a connector trail that by-passes Baxter Peak.
