The Native American legend of Mount Saint Helens

Mount Saint Helens originates from a Native American legend among the Klickitats involving two sons of gods and a woman named Loowit. Fighting over the love of the latter during a destructive battle that destroyed the natural bridge of the Columbia River, they were transformed into mountains by their father. Wy'east thus became Mount Hood, Pahto became Mount Adams, and Loowit was metamorphosed into Mount Saint Helens.