Date of Discovery Though there is not a set date these creatures came in Alaskan native folklore, most of the legends simply state “in the old times.” Name The Kushtaka is also known as Kooshadkhaa which means “land otter man” and is where the American name Otterman comes from. In other language’s they are called Baykok (or bakaak), Keelut, and Wayob. Physical … [Read more...] about Kushtaka