Achomawi Indian Creation Legend

Achomawi Indian Creation Legend
   This tribe of Californian Indians tell that the Creator originally emerged from a small cloud and that Coyote, who assisted him, came from a land mist.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 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

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