A bayou dweller is someone who lives near a bayou, which is a slow-moving body of water found in the southern United States. The term can refer to people of different backgrounds, including CREOLE, CAJUN, Eves, and Rassle. CREOLE is a culture that developed in Louisiana during the 18th century, blending French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences. CAJUN is a culture that developed in Louisiana during the 18th century, blending French, Canadian, and West African influences. Eves are a Native American people who lived in the southeastern United States before European colonization. Rassle is a dialect of French spoken by the CAJUN people. INLET is a small body of water that connects to a larger body of water. All of these terms describe people who live near a bayou.