Why is it called head smashed in buffalo jump?

The name "Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump" comes from a legend about a young Native American who is said to have fallen to his death while watching buffalo being driven off a cliff during a communal hunt. The term reflects the gruesome reality of the buffalo hunting method used by Indigenous peoples in North America, where herds were stampeded over the edge of a precipice. The site, located in Alberta, Canada, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbolizes the cultural and historical significance of buffalo hunting practices.