Love Poem: Legends of Crater Lake
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Written by: Caren Krutsinger

Legends of Crater Lake

Crater Lake, Oregon
a lake sacred to the indigenous Klamath tribe
she appeared after collapse of Mt. Mazama
doorway portal to the underworld

Crater Lake
where spirit Llao fell in love with a Native American  woman
declared he wanted to marry her
burned surrounding forests when her father, a chief, said no.
Battled with Skell, another spirit who loved the same woman


Crater Lake legends and facts
Suicides
Disappearances
Ghosts
UFO’s
Bigfoot
Clear azure color of water keeping her secrets