In the living tradition of the Cherokee, the world began in darkness and cold, vast and endless, stretching out in...
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A Man Chased by the Ancient of Lizards
In a thriving village, where people enjoyed a bountiful life, there lived a man at its edge who often went...
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The Second World – A Navajo Legend
Due to the conflicts in the First World, First Man, First Woman, the Great Coyote-Who-Was-Formed-in-the-Water, and the Coyote called First...
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The Uktena and the Ulûñsû’tï
In a time long ago, when the Sun grew angry with the people of Earth, it sent a sickness to...
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Native American Legend : Coyote and the Stars.
Coyote, in his curious and mischievous manner, observes the Creator meticulously placing stars in the night sky from a bag,...
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The Buffalo and the Field Mouse.
One day, as the Field Mouse busily gathered wild beans for the winter, his neighbor, the Buffalo, came down to...
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Eskimo story of Owl and Raven
Owl and Raven shared a close friendship. One day, Raven crafted a beautiful dress for Owl, woven with patterns of...
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The Man and The Owls
A Waksachi man and his wife embarked on a journey, stopping to camp overnight in a cave. As they settled...
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Bears and Coyote – A Nez Perce Legend
Many people live in their permanent camp, including a modest and well-behaved maiden. She resides at the young maidens' lodge,...
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Remaking the World – A Brule Sioux Legend.
In a world before the one we know today, the beings inhabiting it did not understand how to live harmoniously...
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The Man who married the Thunder‘s Sister – A Cherokee Legend.
In the heart of the Cherokee land, there lived a young man known for his bravery and strength. Despite his...
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Coyote builds Willamette fails and the Magic Fish Trap
Coyote arrived at a place near what is now Oregon City and encountered a community struggling with hunger. The river...
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How Glooskap became friendly to the Loons, and made them his messengers
As Glooskap pursued Win-pe, he noticed the Kwe-moo, or Loons, flying over the water on Uktukamkw. Their chief circled the...
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Coyote – A Costanoan Legend
Coyote's wife once said to him, "I do not want you to marry other women." At that time, they had...
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Raven: The Brave Warrior – A Squamish Legend.
This tale, as shared by the late Elder Louis Miranda, is a cherished story among the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, the Squamish...
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The Young Man who was saved by a Rabbit and a Fox
In the woods, far from others, lived a couple with their son, who grew into a strong and clever young...
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Skagedi and The Man-Eater – A Seneca Legend.
Skagédi lived on a hill, while a man-eater resided at its base. The man-eater possessed a small kettle and a...
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How Master Lox as a Raccoon killed the Pear and the Black Cats, and performed other notable feats of skill, all to his great discredit
There is a story from the Passamaquoddy people about Hespuns, the Raccoon, although in another version, it involves Master Lox,...
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The Buffalo and the Field Mouse
Once upon a time, when the Field-Mouse was out gathering wild beans for the winter, his neighbor, the Buffalo, came...
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Blue Corn Maiden and the coming of Winter – A Native American Legend
Discover the legend of Blue Corn Maiden and the arrival of winter. Explore themes of growth, transformation, and cultural heritage...
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