African Pygmies, European Celts, South American Incas — all have similar legends, as do peoples of Alaska, Australia, China, India, Lithuania, Mexico, Micronesia, New Zealand, and parts of North America, to mention only a few.
Niisamuti on need olemas Alaska, Austraalia, Hiina, India, Leedu, Mehhiko, Mikroneesia, Põhja - Ameerika ja Uus - Meremaa rahvastel, kui mainida vaid mõningaid.