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The Beginning of Newness
- Origin: Zuni
Before the beginning of the New-making, the All-father Father alone had being. Through ages there was nothing else except black darkness.
In the beginning of the New-making, the All-father Father thought outward in space, and mists were created and up-lifted.
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The Origin of the Society of Rattlesnakes
- Origin: Zuni
In very ancient times, there lived at Tâ'ia,' below the Zuñi Mountains, an old shíwani or priest-chief, who had a young son named Héasailuhtiwa ("Metal-hand"), famed throughout the land of the Zuñis for his success in hunting.
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The Serpent of the Sea
In the times of our forefathers, under Thunder Mountain was a village called K'iákime ("Home of the Eagles"). It is now in ruins; the roofs are gone, the ladders have decayed, the hearths grown cold.
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The Legend Of The Dreamcatcher
A spider was quietly spinning his web in his own space. It was beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider at work, quietly spinning away.
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A Coyote Story
Coyote was walking along a lake and saw a flock of ducks, which put him in the mood for a good duck dinner. So he stuffed a bag full of grass and walked past the ducks, stepping lively and singing a catchy tune.
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The Culture Heroes and Owl
- Origin: Jicarilla Apache
Kubatc'istcine and Naiyenesgani were companions. When they came to visit their grandmother, Yo'gaiistdzan they said to her, "Make us something to play with."
"Go and see your father," she replied.
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The Attack on the Giant Elk
- Origin: Jicarilla Apaches
In the early days, animals and birds of monstrous size preyed upon the people; the giant Elk, the Eagle, and others devoured men, women, and children, until the gods were petitioned for relief.
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The Destruction of the Bear
This legend seems to be scattered throughout the document and I couldn't find a coherent story under this title. However, there are several references to a bear in different contexts.
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The Beaver and the Old Man
There was once an old man who was very fond of beaver meat. He hunted and killed beaver so frequently that his son remonstrated with him.
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