Wekwek

Wekwek
   The falcon of the Tuleyone Indian Creation Legend who stole fire and when pursued dropped it, thereby setting the world in flames, which were put out by Olle, the Coyote, who sent a great rain which flooded the earth.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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  • Tuleyone Indian Creation Legends —    This tribe of California Indians have two fire and deluge myths. In the first Sahte, the evil spirit, set the world on fire and Olle, the Coyote, caused a great flood which put the fire out. The survivors were those who sought refuge on the… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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