 The reason for its figurative meaning is that "Shԍagéi" or "Skagway" is the nickname of Kanagoo, a mythical woman who transformed herself into stone at Skagway bay and who (according to legend) now causes the strong, channeled winds which blow toward Haines, Alaska.The rough seas caused by these winds have therefore been referred to by the use of Kanagoo's nickname, which is "Shԍagéi" or "Skagway".The Kanagoo stone formation is Face Mountain, which is seen from Skagway bay.