Yokut Indian Creation Legend
- Yokut Indian Creation Legend
In the myth of this south Californian tribe it is told how in the beginning there was an island in the primeval ocean on which lived Eagle and
Coyote, who created men and women to populate the earth. As there was no food for them they sent the dove to bring seeds for sowing.
Who’s Who in non-classical mythology .
John Keegan.
2014.
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Coyote — A figure common to the culture myths of many of the North American Indian tribes, including the Achomawi, the Aschochimi, the Maidu, the Navajo, the Sia, the Tuleyone, the Yana, the Yokut, etc. He is usually depicted as being cunning and… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Traditional narratives (Native California) — The Traditional Narratives of Native California are the myths, legends, tales, and oral histories that survive as fragments of what was undoubtedly once a vast unwritten literature.History of StudiesA few versions of Native California traditional … Wikipedia
