Reading Notes Part A: American Indian Fairy Tales

The first story talked about a main character named Iagoo. Iagoo told the children stories. He went on to tell a story about the North Wind. The next story was about fishermen who were scared of Ka-bib-on-okka. Shin-ge-bis was the only one who was not scared of the north wind. He challenged the north wind, and ended up beating the north wind. The next story was about a little boy and a little girl. They fell asleep on a rock near a stream. While they were sleeping the rock grew. It grew so tall that you couldn't see the top from the ground. When their parents came looking for them they couldn't find them.  The coyote followed their trail to the rock. When they found out that they were on top of the mountain all the animals tried to rescue the kids. None of the animals could succeed. Finally a measuring worm made his way to the top of the rock.  He guided the children down the mountain. Osseo and Oweenee were taken away from the Earth and in the end were returned to the Earth.

Bibliography:
American Indian Fairy Tales
By: W.T. Larned
Iagoo, the Story-Teller
Shin-ge-bis Fools the North Wind
The Little Boy and Girl in the Clouds
The Child of the Evening Star

Bison By L.A. Fuertes

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