Thathaquiv
Thathaquiv is a term of uncertain origin and meaning, appearing in historical and ethnographic records primarily related to Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. While its precise etymology is not definitively established, some scholars suggest it may derive from a specific tribal dialect or refer to a particular cultural practice or location. Early colonial accounts sometimes used variants of this term, often in a generalized manner, which can make precise identification challenging.
Historical use of Thathaquiv appears in contexts describing trade networks, settlement patterns, or spiritual beliefs among