The Yeti (/ˈjɛti/),[1] also known as Meh-Teh in Himalayan folklore, is an ape-like creature purported to inhabit the Himalayan mountain range in Asia. In western popular culture, the creature is commonly referred to as the Abominable Snowman. Supposed evidence of the Yeti's existence include anecdotal visual sightings, disputed video recordings, photographs, and casts of large footprints. Some of these are speculated or known to be hoaxes.
Folklorists trace the origin of the Yeti to a combination of factors including Sherpa folklore and misidentified fauna such as bear or yak.[2] Mainstream science has largely discounted the Yeti's existence for these reasons.[3]
Much like Bigfoot, a similar alleged creature said to inhabit North America, the Yeti has become an icon of cryptozoology and a part of modern popular culture.[4]
Yeti has been suggested to play 49 roles. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best.
