Myths of the Iroquois — Chronicle
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Undated
Gods And Other Supernatural Beings
It is not difficult to follow the crude reasoning by which was ascribed to Hi-nuⁿ the goodness and glory of having destroyed the giant monsters which either poisoned the waters or infested the land.
Gods And Other Supernatural Beings · finally
Brother of the great Hi-nuⁿ was the West Wind, who, with him, brought from the clouds the vivifying rain, and who finally assisted the Iroquois in the extermination of the powerful stone giants.
Hi-Nuⁿ Destroying The Giant Animals
the hunter (Chapter 1) the huge water-serpent (Chapter 1)
He accordingly drew his bow and killed the foe.
Hi-Nuⁿ Destroying The Giant Animals
the hunter (Chapter 1) the Thunder God (Chapter 1)
This was man's first acquaintance with the Thunder God and his assistants
A Seneca Legend Of Hi-Nuⁿ And Niagara · 📍 [[Niagara]]
the Indian maiden (Chapter 003)
in desperation she leaped into her canoe and pushed it from shore on the roaring waters of Niagara.
A Seneca Legend Of Hi-Nuⁿ And Niagara · 📍 [[a cave behind the rushing waters]]
Hi-nuⁿ the Indian maiden (Chapter 003)
He spread out his wings and flew to her rescue, and caught her just as her frail bark was dashing on the rocks below.
A Seneca Legend Of Hi-Nuⁿ And Niagara · 📍 [[Hi-nuⁿ's cave]] · for many weeks
Hi-nuⁿ the Indian maiden (Chapter 003)
The grateful Indian girl lived for many weeks in Hi-nuⁿ's cave. He taught her many new things. She learned from him why her people died so often--why sickness was always busy among them.
A Seneca Legend Of Hi-Nuⁿ And Niagara
the hideous old Indian (Chapter 003)
Hi-nuⁿ kept the maiden in till he learned that the ugly old suitor was dead.
A Seneca Legend Of Hi-Nuⁿ And Niagara · 📍 [[their settlement]]
the Indian maiden (Chapter 003)
She taught them all he had told her and begged them to break up their settlement and travel nearer to the lake; and her words prevailed.
A Seneca Legend Of Hi-Nuⁿ And Niagara · 📍 [[the creek]]
Hi-nuⁿ the serpent (Chapter 003)
Hi-nuⁿ was forced to launch another thunderbolt, and another and another, before, finally, the poisoner was slain.
A Seneca Legend Of Hi-Nuⁿ And Niagara · 📍 [[Niagara]]
As the weight of the monster pressed on the rocks they gave way and thus the horseshoe form, that remains to this day, was fashioned.
The Thunderers · On one occasion in the ancient time
the injured warrior (Chapter 004)
one of them had the misfortune to break his leg.
The Thunderers · 📍 [[the pit]]
the two treacherous comrades (Chapter 004) the injured warrior (Chapter 004)
Returning to the litter, they took up their helpless load, carried him near the brink of the pit, and suddenly hurled him in.
The Thunderers · When they arrived
the two treacherous comrades (Chapter 004) the warrior's mother (Chapter 004)
When they arrived they reported that he had died of wounds received in fight.
The Thunderers · 📍 [[the pit]]
the injured warrior (Chapter 004) the old man (Chapter 004)
The young warrior readily promised, and the old man applied herbs to his wound and attended him skillfully until he recovered.
The Thunderers · 📍 [[the pit]] · All through the winter
the injured warrior (Chapter 004) the old man (Chapter 004)
All through the winter the youth hunted in the service of the old man
The Thunderers
the injured warrior (Chapter 004) the Thunderers (Chapter 004)
They told him that their present object was to destroy the old man to whom he had bound himself
The Thunderers · 📍 [[its den]]
the Thunderers (Chapter 004) the old man (Chapter 004)
finally a bolt struck the huge animal, which fell lifeless into its den.
The Thunderers · 📍 [[his mother's cornfield]] · It was night.
the Thunderers (Chapter 004) the injured warrior (Chapter 004)
Then he rose with them in the air, and soon found himself in his mother's cornfield.
The Thunderers · 📍 [[her cabin]]
the injured warrior (Chapter 004) the warrior's mother (Chapter 004)
He remained with her, fulfilling his duties as a son, for the rest of the year.
The Thunderers · When the Thunderers bade farewell to the young man
the Thunderers (Chapter 004) the injured warrior (Chapter 004)
We will leave the cloud-dress with you. Every spring, when we return, you can put it on and fly with us to be witness to what we do for the good of man.
The Thunderers · 📍 [[the pool]] · Then
the Thunderers (Chapter 004)
Then they cast a mighty thunderbolt into the pool, which presently became dry.
The Thunderers
the injured warrior (Chapter 004)
the youth returned home and told his friends that the Thunder was their divine protector, and narrated the proofs which he had witnessed of this benignant character.
Echo God · When a warfare was ended victoriously
Echo God Iroquois
When a warfare was ended victoriously a dance was held to the Echo God and the nations assembled to rejoice--but first to mourn for the dead and decide on the fate of the captives.
Echo God · now since wars are over
Iroquois
now since wars are over the feast and dance to the Echo God have ceased to be a part of the Iroquois ceremonies.
Extermination Of The Stone Giants · 📍 [[a great gulf]] · At the appointed time
the stone giants (Chapter 1) the God of the West Wind (Chapter 1)
Then there came a mighty wind from the west which precipitated the whole race of giants down into the abyss, from which they were never able to extricate themselves
Extermination Of The Stone Giants · ever after
the Senecas (Chapter 1) the God of the West Wind (Chapter 1)
and the God of the West Wind was ever after held in reverence by the Senecas.
The North Wind
North Wind
but an icy figure had also appeared, demanding a man as a sacrifice
The North Wind · 📍 [[the north]]
Thunder God North Wind
whereupon the Thunder God was appealed to, and he came to the rescue with his assistants and chased the figure far into the north, where they doomed the icy demon to remain.
Great Head · In the course of events
the father of the ten brothers (Chapter 008)
In the course of events the father died
Great Head · In the course of events
the mother of the ten brothers (Chapter 008)
and was soon followed by the mother of the boys, who were now left alone with their uncle.
Great Head · One day
the second of the nine brothers (Chapter 008) the eldest of the nine brothers (Chapter 008) the youngest brother (Chapter 008)
One day they looked for the return of their elder brother in vain; they also looked in vain for the second brother's return. Then the oldest of those at home said, "I will go to look them up"; and he went off, but did not return that night. The next brother then went to hunt for his lost brothers. He also did not return, and thus it was with all until the youngest brother was left alone with his aged uncle.
Great Head · One day
the man buried in the earth (Chapter 008) the youngest brother (Chapter 008) the aged uncle (Chapter 008)
The groan being repeated, they concluded to dig into the earth, where they discovered a man covered with mould, and taking him and setting him up they saw some signs of life and were convinced that he was alive.
Great Head
the man buried in the earth (Chapter 008) the youngest brother (Chapter 008) the aged uncle (Chapter 008)
The strange man then told them that he did not know how long he had been there, that all he knew was that the last time he went out was to hunt. They persuaded him to stay with them, whereupon he related the story of the nine brothers who had so mysteriously disappeared.
Great Head · on the morrow
the youngest brother (Chapter 008) Great Head
The young man consenting, he and the Great Head started on the morrow
Great Head
the youngest brother (Chapter 008) Great Head the witch (Chapter 008)
and so they killed her, and her flesh was turned into animals, and birds, and fish.
Great Head
Great Head the youngest brother (Chapter 008) the eldest of the nine brothers (Chapter 008)
and the Great Head out of the wind called to the nine brothers to awake, and they all arose to life, shouting for joy at seeing each other and their youngest brother again.
Cusick'S Story Of The Dispersion Of The Great Heads · 📍 [[Onondaga]] · one evening
the old squaw (Chapter 1) one of the monstrous heads (Chapter 1)
Thinking that the woman was eating coals of fire, by which these monsters were put to flight, it suddenly disappeared, and none of its kind have been seen since that day.
The Stone Giant'S Wife · In two days afterwards
the Stone Giantess (Chapter 010) the Stone Giantess's husband (Chapter 010) the great hunter (Chapter 010) the hunter's wife (Chapter 010)
She seized him and threw him on the ground. "Now," she said, "strike him on the arms, now on the back of the neck"; and so he was finally killed. Then said she, "I will take him out and bury him," which she did.
The Stone Giant'S Wife
the Stone Giantess (Chapter 010) the Stone Giantess's husband (Chapter 010) the great hunter (Chapter 010) the hunter's wife (Chapter 010)
she told her that she had run away from her cruel husband, who wanted to kill her, and that she wished to stay a while with the hunter's family.
The Stone Giant'S Wife · Then
the Stone Giantess (Chapter 010)
Then she said, "Now I must go home to my people, for I need fear nothing." So she bade them farewell.
The Stone Giant'S Challenge · two days later
the Seneca chief (Chapter 1) the Stone Giant
A Stone Giant challenged a Seneca chief to a race. The challenge was accepted, and the time for the start appointed two days later.
The Stone Giant'S Challenge
the hunter (Chapter 1) the Stone Giant
You have won. You have taken my charm, and now you can always find game and all you want, for the finger will direct you to it.
Hiawatha And The Iroquois Wampum · once
Hiawatha
From these the wise chief and counselor proceeded to make the wampum
Hiawatha And The Iroquois Wampum · afterward
the six tribes
which afterward so firmly cemented the union of the six tribes, thereby forming the great Iroquois Confederacy.
The Warrior Saved By Pigmies · 📍 [[one of the rivers of the Alleghany Mountains]]
the sick war-chief (Chapter 14)
After a long consultation (the man continuing to grow worse), the party concluded to leave him, and when they had reached one of the rivers of the Alleghany Mountains they abandoned him on the shore.
The Warrior Saved By Pigmies
the three male pigmies (Chapter 14) the sick war-chief (Chapter 14)
They returned to the man and told him that they would care for him. This they did, and brought him to his friends
The Warrior Saved By Pigmies
the sick war-chief (Chapter 14)
who from his story learned that the returned warriors were false, and they were accordingly punished.
The Pigmies And The Greedy Hunters · Several months after their arrival
As a consequence of their prodigality they were soon in want of that very meat which they had so wantonly thrown away, and were finally pushed to the verge of starvation.
The Pigmies And The Greedy Hunters
Mr. Johnson the pigmy who appeared to the hunters (Chapter 15)
The pigmy said that they must either starve or give up all the skins and furs which they had collected and prepared for use.
The Pigmies And The Greedy Hunters
Mr. Johnson the pigmy who appeared to the hunters (Chapter 15)
On the following day the pigmy returned and said they had been forgiven for their wastefulness, and that they would be furnished with provisions without parting with their furs.
The Pigmies And The Greedy Hunters · About midnight
Mr. Johnson the pigmy who appeared to the hunters (Chapter 15)
About midnight they were awakened and found themselves in their first camping-ground. The Senecas were informed that they were brought there by their ever-vigilant pigmy friends.
The Pigmy'S Mission
Go-Ga-Ah (the pigmy) the hunter (Chapter 1)
I will let you out when I have told you our mission. We are to help you, and we have never injured you, but now we are going to move away from here. We are going where there is more danger from the giant animals, that we may help those who need our aid.
Practice Of Sorcery
the good Tuscarora (Chapter: Practice Of Sorcery)
He had stayed the flames of a burning church by holding forth his right hand.
Practice Of Sorcery
the good Tuscarora (Chapter: Practice Of Sorcery) the man stealing cherries (Chapter: Practice Of Sorcery)
He had lamed for life a man who was stealing cherries by pointing his finger at him.
The Origin Of Witches And Witch Charms · A great many years ago
the boy (Chapter 18) the beautiful snake (Chapter 18)
Taking a great fancy to it, he caught it and cared for it, feeding it on birds, &c., and made a bark bowl in which he kept it.
The Origin Of Witches And Witch Charms
the boy (Chapter 18) the beautiful snake (Chapter 18)
He put fibers, down, and small feathers into the water with the snake, and soon found that these things had become living beings.
The Origin Of Witches And Witch Charms
the boy (Chapter 18) the beautiful snake (Chapter 18)
so he rubbed some of this snake-water on his eyes, and climbing a tree he found that he could see things even if they were hidden.
The Origin Of Witches And Witch Charms · finally
the boy (Chapter 18) the beautiful snake (Chapter 18)
and finally he was rewarded by obtaining antidotes which would work upon objects which he had bewitched or wounded.
Origin Of The Seneca Medicine · Nearly two hundred years ago
the hunter (Chapter 1) the man who awakened him (Chapter 1) the assembled people (Chapter 1)
But the people who now gathered around said they would pardon it, and would tell him the secret they possessed: "The great medicine for wounds," said the man who had awakened him, "is squash and corn; come with me and I will teach you."
Origin Of The Seneca Medicine
the hunter (Chapter 1) the assembled people (Chapter 1)
Then one of them heated a stick and thrust it right through his cheek, and then applied some of the medicine to prove to him how quickly it could heal the wound. Then they did the same to his leg. All the time they sang a tune; they called it the "medicine song," and taught it to him.
Origin Of The Seneca Medicine
the hunter (Chapter 1) the assembled animals (Chapter 1)
Then he turned to go home, and all at once he perceived that they were not human beings, as he had thought, but animals, bears, beavers, and foxes, which all flew off as he looked.
Origin Of The Seneca Medicine · before he died
the hunter (Chapter 1)
He made up the prescription and used it with very great success, and made enough before he died to last over one hundred years.
A "True" Witch Story
the man who was the child of Molly Brant (Chapter 020) Molly Brant Governor W. Johnson
The bone was brought, and by the time it arrived she had scoured a brass kettle, and had clean water poured into it. As soon as she received the bone, which was hollow, she placed it against the eye that was not painful and spat through it. After a while she ceased spitting, and looked in the water. A spider was running around in the kettle. She covered it over with her handkerchief, then removed it, and a feather lay there instead of the spider. The pain left the old woman but the sight was not restored.
A Case Of Witchcraft
Mary Jemison
who applied their extractive bandages, which greatly relieved her.
A Case Of Witchcraft
Mary Jemison
She finally recovered,
A Case Of Witchcraft · now
Andrew John
Andrew John, who was pronounced her bewitcher, and who was outwitched, is now dying from consumption.
An Incantation To Bring Rain · When this was done
When this was done, Hi-nuⁿ, pleased with the incense of the burning tobacco, called forth huge dark banks of rain clouds and took personal charge of the gathering storm to guide it to wet the dry and parched earth.
A Cure For All Bodily Injuries
true medicine-men
Equal portions of this flesh were mixed into a compound, which was divided among all true medicine-men.
A Witch In The Shape Of A Dog · 📍 [[Buffalo Reservation]]
the witch-woman (Chapter: A Witch In The Shape Of A Dog) the man (Chapter: A Witch In The Shape Of A Dog)
The man fired at it and saw it fall, but as it was very dark he dared not go near it;
A Witch In The Shape Of A Dog · 📍 [[Tonawanda Reservation]] · on the following morning
the witch-woman (Chapter: A Witch In The Shape Of A Dog)
He followed the bloody trail to the Tonawanda Reservation, where he found the woman. She had died from the effect of the shot.
A Man Who Assumed The Shape Of A Hog · 📍 [[Tonawanda Reservation]]
the old man (Chapter 1) the three boys (Chapter 1)
After some moments the old man said that it was he, himself, whom they had been chasing, and by this the boys knew that he was a witch.
Witch Transformation · one evening
the Canadian Indian (Chapter Witch Transformation) the white bull who became a man (Chapter Witch Transformation)
As it passed in front of a house it was transformed into a man with a large white blanket
Witch Transformation · ever afterward
the white bull who became a man (Chapter Witch Transformation)
who was ever afterward known as a witch.
Origin Of The Human Race
the beautiful woman (Chapter 029)
a beautiful woman was seen by them falling from the sky.
Origin Of The Human Race
the beautiful woman (Chapter 029) a giant tortoise (Chapter 029)
There she was gently placed, while he, constantly increasing in size, soon became a large island.
Origin Of The Human Race · after a time
the beautiful woman (Chapter 029) the spirit of good (Chapter 029) the spirit of evil (Chapter 029)
Twin boys were after a time brought forth by the woman--one the spirit of good, who made all good things, and caused the maize, fruit, and tobacco to grow; the other the spirit of evil, who created the weeds and all vermin.
Origin Of The Human Race
the spirit of good (Chapter 029)
the spirit of good, who made all good things, and caused the maize, fruit, and tobacco to grow;
Origin Of The Human Race
the spirit of evil (Chapter 029)
the spirit of evil, who created the weeds and all vermin.
Origin Of The Human Race · After the lapse of ages from the time of his general creation
Ta-rhuⁿ-hiă-wăh-kuⁿ
Ta-rhuⁿ-hiă-wăh-kuⁿ brought out the six pairs, which were destined to become the greatest of all people.
Origin Of The Human Race · 📍 [[North Carolina]]
Ta-rhuⁿ-hiă-wăh-kuⁿ
the Tuscaroras, who were taken up the Roanoke River into North Carolina, where Ta-rhuⁿ-hiă-wăh-kuⁿ also took up his abode, teaching them many useful arts before his departure.
Formation Of The Turtle Clan · in early times
the particularly fat turtle (progenitor of the Turtle clan)
this fat and lazy turtle became a man, who was the progenitor of the Turtle clan.
How The Bear Lost His Tail
the fox (How The Bear Lost His Tail) the fisherman (How The Bear Lost His Tail)
After throwing out several fish, the fox slyly crawled out himself.
How The Bear Lost His Tail · in the mean time
the wolf (How The Bear Lost His Tail) the fisherman (How The Bear Lost His Tail)
The fisherman had, in the mean time, discovered the trick, and the wolf received a good thrashing instead of a fish dinner.
How The Bear Lost His Tail · 📍 [[the river]] · the weather being cold
the bear (How The Bear Lost His Tail) the fox (How The Bear Lost His Tail)
The bear followed the directions carefully, but, the weather being cold, instead of securing a fish his tail was frozen off.
How The Bear Lost His Tail · at the appointed hour
the bear (How The Bear Lost His Tail) the fox (How The Bear Lost His Tail) the hog (How The Bear Lost His Tail) the dog (How The Bear Lost His Tail) the lame cat (How The Bear Lost His Tail)
whereupon the squeals of the invisible pig put the whole company to flight, and the bear never had the satisfaction of avenging the loss of his tail.
Origin Of Medicine · 📍 [[Indian village]]
the sickly old man (Chapter 032) the kind-hearted woman (Chapter 032)
Then she was instructed by the old man to go in search of certain herbs, which she prepared according to his directions, and through their efficacy he was soon healed.
Origin Of Medicine · A few days after
the sickly old man (Chapter 032) the kind-hearted woman (Chapter 032)
A few days after, he sickened with a fever and again commanded a search for other herbs and was again healed.
Origin Of Medicine
the sickly old man (Chapter 032) the kind-hearted woman (Chapter 032)
Then he commanded that she should treasure up this secret. A few days after, he sickened with a fever and again commanded a search for other herbs and was again healed. This being many times repeated he at last told his benefactress that his mission was accomplished, and that she was now endowed with all the secrets for curing disease in all its forms,
Origin Of Wampum
the head chief (Chapter 033) the head chief's daughter (Chapter 033)
the head chief offered as a prize his beautiful daughter to one who would capture the bird, dead or alive,
Origin Of Wampum
the boy from a neighboring tribe (Chapter 033)
the boy, with unequaled skill, brought the coveted bird to the ground.
Origin Of Wampum
the boy from a neighboring tribe (Chapter 033) the head chief's daughter (Chapter 033)
Having received the daughter of the head chief in marriage,
Origin Of Wampum
the boy from a neighboring tribe (Chapter 033)
he divided the oh-ko-äh between his own tribe and that into which he had married,
Origin Of Wampum
the boy from a neighboring tribe (Chapter 033)
Then the boy husband decreed that wampum should be the price of peace and blood,
Origin Of Tobacco · 📍 [[a river bank]] · The next day
some inhabitants (Origin Of Tobacco)
but some, disobeying, died immediately.
Origin Of Tobacco · 📍 [[a neighboring council-house]]
strange being at one end (Origin Of Tobacco) strange being at the other end (Origin Of Tobacco)
So they were decoyed into a neighboring council-house, where they were put to death and burned
Origin Of Tobacco
strange being at one end (Origin Of Tobacco) strange being at the other end (Origin Of Tobacco) tobacco plant (Origin Of Tobacco)
from their ashes rose the tobacco plant.
Origin Of Plumage · In the beginning
the birds (Origin Of Plumage) the gods (Origin Of Plumage)
But at last they assembled in a great council and petitioned the gods to give them some kind of covering. They were told that their coverings were all ready, but were a long way off, and they must either go or send for them.
Origin Of Plumage
the turkey-buzzard (Origin Of Plumage)
At last a turkey-buzzard volunteered to go and bring the feathery uniforms.
Origin Of Plumage
the turkey-buzzard (Origin Of Plumage)
It being a long journey to the place whence he must bring them, he (who had been a clean bird heretofore) was obliged to eat carrion and filth of all kinds; hence his present nature.
Origin Of Plumage · At length
the turkey-buzzard (Origin Of Plumage)
At length, directed by the gods, he found the coverings, and selfishly appropriated to himself the most beautifully colored one, but finding he could not fly in this,
Origin Of Plumage
the turkey-buzzard (Origin Of Plumage)
he continued trying them on until he selected his present suit, in which, although it is the least beautiful of any, he can so gracefully ride through the air.
Origin Of Plumage
the turkey-buzzard (Origin Of Plumage) the birds (Origin Of Plumage)
The good turkey-buzzard then returned, bearing the feathery garments, from which each bird chose his present colored suit.
Why The Chipmunk Has The Black Stripe On His Back · Once upon a time
the porcupine
Once upon a time the porcupine was appointed to be the leader of all the animals.
Why The Chipmunk Has The Black Stripe On His Back
the chipmunk the bear
the huge paw of the bear simply grazing his back as he entered his hole in a hollow tree, leaving its black imprint, which the chipmunk has ever since retained.
Why The Chipmunk Has The Black Stripe On His Back · ever since
the chipmunk
the chipmunk has ever since retained.
Why The Chipmunk Has The Black Stripe On His Back
the chipmunk the bear
But night and day have ever continued to alternate.
Origin Of The Constellations · 📍 [[the firmament]] · On one occasion
the seven little Indian boys (Chapter 037)
Higher and higher they arose, whirling around their singer, until, transformed into bright stars, they took their places in the firmament, where, as the Pleiades, they are dancing still
Origin Of The Constellations · once
the monster stone giant (Chapter 037) the first hunter (Chapter 037) the second hunter (Chapter 037) the third hunter (Chapter 037) the bear (Chapter 037)
A party of hunters were once in pursuit of a bear, when they were attacked by a monster stone giant, and all but three destroyed.
Origin Of The Constellations · 📍 [[the sky]] · once
the first hunter (Chapter 037) the second hunter (Chapter 037) the third hunter (Chapter 037) the bear (Chapter 037)
The three together, with the bear, were carried by invisible spirits up into the sky
Origin Of The Constellations · 📍 [[the heavens]]
the old man (Chapter 037)
Those below, who were watching him, saw him slowly rise into the air, his chant ever growing fainter and fainter, until it finally ceased as he took his place in the heavens
Origin Of The Constellations · 📍 [[the moon]]
For this she was transported to the moon, where to this day she is clearly to be seen weaving a forehead-strap.
Origin Of The Constellations · 📍 [[the moon]] · Once a month
the old woman (Chapter 037) the cat (Chapter 037)
Once a month she stirs the boiling kettle of hominy before her, during which occupation the cat, ever by her side, unravels her net, and so she must continue until the end of time, for never until then will her work be finished.
The Pole Star
the head chief (The Pole Star)
Lost and nearly famished with hunger, the head chief was taken very ill
The Pole Star · that night
the little being guide (The Pole Star) the Indian party (The Pole Star)
a little being like a child came up, saying she was sent to be their guide. Accordingly they broke up their camp and started with her that night.
The Pole Star · at evening
the little being guide (The Pole Star) the Indian party (The Pole Star)
At first they feared to do so, but at last yielding they began to feel very strong.
The Pole Star · At night-fall
the chief of the pigmies (The Pole Star) the pigmies (The Pole Star) the Indian party (The Pole Star)
the pigmies pointed out the pole star and told them that in the north, where the sun never goes, while other stars moved about, this particular star should stand still, as the Indian's guide in his wanderings
The Pole Star
the Indian party (The Pole Star)
Then they thanked the good pigmies, and traveled every night until they arrived safely in their homes
The Pole Star
the head chief (The Pole Star) the Indian party (The Pole Star)
So they called it ti-yn-sõu-dă-go-êrr (the star which never moves), by which name it is called unto this day.
Boy Rescued By A Bear
the kind-hearted bear (Chapter 40) the young boy (Chapter 40)
The boy was accordingly rescued from starvation, and, living in the same hollow tree with the bear family, fed with them upon nuts, corn, and berries.
Boy Rescued By A Bear · when fall came
the kind-hearted bear (Chapter 40) the young boy (Chapter 40)
But when fall came, and with it the return of the hunters, the good bear explained her device to the boy, saying: "My cubs must now take care of themselves, and you can rejoin your friends; but always feel kindly toward the bear tribe"; upon which she resumed her proper shape and disappeared into the woods.
Boy Rescued By A Bear · even when grown
The boy never, even when grown, was known to kill a bear.
Infant Nursed By Bears · the same hour
the hunter's wife (Chapter 041) the infant (Chapter 041)
whom he forced to eat of the meat until she died, with her little infant to which she had given birth the same hour.
Infant Nursed By Bears · Then
the hunter (Chapter 041) the infant (Chapter 041)
Then the hunter buried his wife and threw the infant into the hollow tree.
Infant Nursed By Bears · Then
the infant (Chapter 041) the friendly bear (Chapter 041)
the hunter discovered he had been nourished and cared for by a friendly bear.
Infant Nursed By Bears · Then
the hunter (Chapter 041) the infant (Chapter 041) the hunter's older son (Chapter 041)
the child was happy and contented to remain with his father and brother.
Infant Nursed By Bears · 📍 [[the far west]] · Finally
the infant (Chapter 041) the hunter's older son (Chapter 041) the hunter (Chapter 041)
Finally, they told their father they were going to the far west to kill the great beasts which were harming the human race.
Infant Nursed By Bears · Then
So he went home and told his story, and the warriors started out
Infant Nursed By Bears · in time
two of the men (Chapter 041)
Two of the men died of the stench.
The Man And His Step-Son · one day
the step-father the boy (Chapter 042)
The boy obeyed, and as soon as his heels were in, the step-father closed up the hole and made him a prisoner.
The Man And His Step-Son
the boy (Chapter 042) the old bear (Chapter 042)
All the animals promised to assist in getting the nuts, and the boy was given over to the keeping of the bear. He kept him for several years.
The Man And His Step-Son · next day
the hunter (Chapter 042) the old bear (Chapter 042)
True enough, next day a dog ran barking up, and the tree was cut down and the old bear and two cubs were killed.
The Man And His Step-Son · 📍 [[his wigwam]]
the hunter (Chapter 042) the boy (Chapter 042)
The hunter caught him, and was so astonished at his appearance that, instead of killing him, he took him to his wigwam, tamed him, and taught him to speak and to grow up like a man.
The Man And His Step-Son · After some years
the boy (Chapter 042) the hunter's daughter (Chapter 042)
After some years he forgot he had lived like a bear. He married a daughter of the hunter, but his mother-in-law was always angry because he never brought home tender bear-meat.
The Man And His Step-Son · at last
So at last he went hunting and killed a bear, but on his return home he fell on a sharp stick and was instantly killed.
The Boy And His Grandmother · one day
the grandmother (Chapter 043) the boy (Chapter 043)
Far away in the west," said she, "there lives one who waits to destroy us, and if he sees you he will injure you and me.
The Boy And His Grandmother
the boy (Chapter 043) the grandmother (Chapter 043)
We will throw the house into a rock." And he turned it into a rock, and when the hurricane was over they were unharmed
The Boy And His Grandmother
the boy (Chapter 043) the grandmother (Chapter 043)
We will turn the house into a rock again." And he did, and when the storm was ended he and his grandmother came out
The Boy And His Grandmother · 📍 [[lake]]
the boy (Chapter 043) the man in the lake (Chapter 043)
As it whirled through the air it became very large and fell into the lake, when, at once, the water began to boil.
The Boy And His Grandmother · 📍 [[lake]] · Next morning
the boy (Chapter 043) the man in the lake (Chapter 043)
So the boy killed the frog, and no more trouble ever came to him or his grandmother.
The Dead Hunter · in the middle of the night
the dead man (Chapter 044)
and in the middle of the night they heard a noise, and the dead man was sitting up and eating.
The Dead Hunter
the chief
and the chief sent and burnt up the dead man's wigwam until it was nothing but ashes.
A Hunter'S Adventures
the hunter (Chapter 1)
the struggling geese, with their companions, flew up into the air, carrying the hunter with them. While unfastening a few of the tied ones, so that he might be let down to the ground in a gradual manner, the whole of the captured ones broke away, and the poor hunter fell into a tall and hollow stump
A Hunter'S Adventures · nearly two days
the hunter (Chapter 1)
He remained in this miserable prison nearly two days
A Hunter'S Adventures
the hunter (Chapter 1) the women choppers (Chapter 1)
the cries of the man on the inside of the stump frightened the women so much that they went away in search of aid
A Hunter'S Adventures
the hunter (Chapter 1) the women choppers (Chapter 1)
The hunter was finally delivered safely from his perilous situation, and he remained with his kind rescuers
A Hunter'S Adventures
the hunter (Chapter 1)
After this the flying hunter flew swiftly and safely to his home. His return to his clan was announced by runners
The Old Man'S Lessons To His Nephew · in the morning
the old man (Chapter 046) the nephew (Chapter 046)
Then the old man gave him the best bow and arrows, and in the morning he departed.
The Old Man'S Lessons To His Nephew · When he returned home
When he returned home he brought that which he had killed--a deer--and thought himself lucky for a first attempt.
The Old Man'S Lessons To His Nephew
the old man (Chapter 046) the nephew (Chapter 046)
Then the bear came down and made his way off, while the uncle was explaining that his meaning had been to shoot under the fore legs.
The Old Man'S Lessons To His Nephew · when the day came
the old man (Chapter 046) the nephew (Chapter 046)
Yet when the day came and the feast was ready, nobody came.
The Old Man'S Lessons To His Nephew · then
So they ate together, and then the young fellow went off in the world to learn his lessons by experience, for he had become tired of his uncle's parables.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife · One day
Hemlock Bows boy (Chapter 047)
One day a boy was born unto him;
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife · After three years more
Hemlock Bows little girl (Chapter 047)
After three years more a little girl was born.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife · After the birth of her second child
Hemlock Bows Hemlock Bows's wife (Chapter 047)
After the birth of her second child the wife seemed to care no more for her husband.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife · One day
Hemlock Bows Hemlock Bows's wife (Chapter 047)
A very nice-looking man came out of the tree to meet her. He wore a turban filled with bright feathers. He went up to her and kissed her, and seemed very much delighted to see her.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife
Hemlock Bows Hemlock Bows's wife (Chapter 047) boy (Chapter 047) little girl (Chapter 047)
She was very angry, and took a club and beat her husband till he could not see. Then she went home, put the boy and girl out in the cold and snow, and then set fire to the cabin and burned it down and went off.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife
boy (Chapter 047) little girl (Chapter 047)
The boy put her down and ran in the bushes to find one for the little girl, but while he was after it a bear came and carried off the little girl, and the dog followed after the bear.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife · 📍 [[a lake]] · In the morning
boy (Chapter 047) woman by the lake (Chapter 047) daughter of the woman by the lake (Chapter 047)
They killed and dressed it, and when they cut it up there they found the boy alive.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife · Some time after this
Hemlock Bows's wife (Chapter 047)
Some time after this they heard that the boy's mother was going to be married to another man.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife
boy (Chapter 047) Hemlock Bows little girl (Chapter 047) Hemlock Bows's wife (Chapter 047)
He got his father, sister, and dog away, and then went back and set fire to the cabin his mother was in. It burned so fast that she could not get out and she died.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife
Hemlock Bows woman by the lake (Chapter 047)
The old man married the woman, and the boy the daughter, and so they were happy at last.
The Hunter And His Faithless Wife
boy (Chapter 047) daughter of the woman by the lake (Chapter 047)
The old man married the woman, and the boy the daughter, and so they were happy at last.
The Charmed Suit
the old man (Chapter 048) the young man (Chapter 048)
An old man brought up his son very quietly in a solitary place.
The Charmed Suit
the chief (Chapter 048) the elder sister (Chapter 048) the younger sister (Chapter 048)
The chief of a distant village sends his two daughters to see us.
The Charmed Suit · 📍 [[chief's cabin]]
the elder sister (Chapter 048) the impostor (Chapter 048)
Each day he went hunting, but he killed only things not good to eat, and made the older sister, who became his wife, cook them.
The Charmed Suit · 📍 [[the fields]] · One day
the younger sister (Chapter 048) the young man (Chapter 048)
She gazed at his face and recognized the beautiful young man, but how greatly changed!
The Charmed Suit · At last
the younger sister (Chapter 048) the young man (Chapter 048)
At last the younger sister told the young man who she was, and that the old man that had robbed him was in the chief's cabin and had all his fine things;
The Charmed Suit · 📍 [[the chief's cabin]]
the chief (Chapter 048) the young man (Chapter 048) the impostor (Chapter 048)
So the chief knew he was the rightful owner of the clothes and they were returned to him, and the impostor was obliged to resume his old rags.
The Charmed Suit · then
the young man (Chapter 048) the younger sister (Chapter 048)
The young man was then married to the faithful maiden,
The Charmed Suit · in time
and returned to his home in safety, where he became in time a noted chief.
The Boy And The Corn
the old man (Chapter 49) the boy (Chapter 49)
An old man brought up his nephew in a solitary place.
The Boy And The Corn · In the morning
the boy (Chapter 49) the old man (Chapter 49)
In the morning when the uncle left home the boy got at the hole and did as he had seen him do, but as he tapped the kettle it grew so large that he could not stop it, and it went on growing until his uncle came home
The Boy And The Corn
the boy (Chapter 49) the old man (Chapter 49)
But the boy persisted that he knew where the corn grew, and could easily fetch some. “So, uncle,” he added, “tell me how to proceed,” “I shall never see you again,” moaned the uncle. “Oh, yes, you will,” said the boy, and he started.
The Boy And The Corn
the boy (Chapter 49) the old man (Chapter 49)
And when the old man saw his nephew he called out, “So you have got home safe; where have you been?” and he made many inquiries. And the young man explained everything to him, and told how, at last, he had returned safely to his home with plenty of corn.
The Lad And The Chestnuts · At bedtime
younger brother (Chapter 050) elder brother (Chapter 050)
After a while the elder brother rose and opened a trap-door, and, when below the ground, he began to make strange motions, and presently drew out a kettle and commenced scraping it on the bottom.
The Lad And The Chestnuts · At night
younger brother (Chapter 050) elder brother (Chapter 050)
He at once commenced whipping the kettle as he had seen his brother do, saying, "Now my kettle will grow large;" and it did; but it kept on growing larger and larger, to his surprise, until it filled the whole room, and he had to go up on the roof to stir it from the outside.
The Lad And The Chestnuts · When morning came
When morning came he would not get up, nor eat of the venison, but asked for his pipe and smoked.
The Lad And The Chestnuts
younger brother (Chapter 050) elder brother (Chapter 050)
And he began cooking just as his brother liked them, and he narrated all his exploits, and the brother said, "You have done me a great favor, now I shall be well, and we will be happy."
The Guilty Hunters
the infant's father (Chapter 051) the infant's mother (Chapter 051) the hunters (Chapter 051)
he was bitten by her husband in defending himself against these robbers, who took from her murdered husband the skins and the meats which they had brought home.
The Guilty Hunters · When night came
the infant's mother (Chapter 051) the infant (Chapter 051)
When night came the husband said to his wife, "You and the child must be saved. Go; I shall meet misfortune alone." She then started with the child through the forest
The Guilty Hunters · just at twilight
the infant's mother (Chapter 051) the infant (Chapter 051)
When once home she related what had happened to herself, child, and husband, to her many friends who secreted her
The Guilty Hunters · When the time for all to assemble had come
the infant's mother (Chapter 051) the hunters (Chapter 051) the head chief (Chapter 051)
she told that one of them had his thumb bitten, explaining that he was bitten by her husband in defending himself against these robbers, who took from her murdered husband the skins and the meats which they had brought home.
The Guilty Hunters
the head chief (Chapter 051) the hunters (Chapter 051) the warriors (Chapter 051)
Hereupon the head chief gravely said to the waiting and impatient warriors, "Go, do your duty;" and they, with their war-clubs and tomahawks, soon put to death the wicked hunters.
Mrs. Logan'S Story · 📍 [[the island]]
the boy (Chapter 052) the first man (Chapter 052)
When the boy perceived that he was deserted he went up the bank and sat down and cried, for he was naked and cold.
Mrs. Logan'S Story · 📍 [[the island]] · In the early morning
the boy (Chapter 052) the first man (Chapter 052)
Then they ran all over the island, but not finding him, the man became so angry that he killed one of the dogs and ate him all up.
Mrs. Logan'S Story · 📍 [[the island]] · that night
the boy (Chapter 052) the first man (Chapter 052)
They had gone but a little way when the man saw them. He began to cry, "Come back! Oh do come back!" but the boy did not look around and they kept on their way.
Mrs. Logan'S Story · 📍 [[the rocks]] · in three days
the boy (Chapter 052) the boy's sister (Chapter 052)
The boy started and in three days arrived at the rocks, where he found his sister, to whom he called, "Sister, come, go home with me"; but she replied, "No, dear brother, I cannot go; a bad man keeps me here, and you must go, for he will kill you if he finds you here."
Mrs. Logan'S Story · 📍 [[the lake]] · In the morning
the boy (Chapter 052) the boy's sister (Chapter 052) the first man (Chapter 052)
The boy took another stone and threw it and hit the man so it killed him, and the water ran back into the lake.
Mrs. Logan'S Story · 📍 [[the woods]]
The boy said to the two dogs, "You bad dogs, no one will have you now; You must go into the woods and be wolves"; and they started for the woods and became wolves.
Mrs. Logan'S Story · 📍 [[the island]]
the boy (Chapter 052) the boy's sister (Chapter 052)
The boy went to the skeleton, which said, "You are a very smart boy to have recovered your sister--bring her to me." This the boy did
Mrs. Logan'S Story · 📍 [[the island]]
The boy did so, and all the dead arose, some having but one arm, some with but one leg, but all had their bows and arrows.
Mrs. Logan'S Story · For ten years
the boy (Chapter 052) the boy's sister (Chapter 052) the old man (Chapter 052)
When they arrived home they found their own uncle; he looked very old. For ten years he had cried and put ashes upon his head for his little nephew, but now he was very happy to think he had returned.
Mrs. Logan'S Story
the boy (Chapter 052) the old man (Chapter 052)
And they did so, and put in six fire-places.
Mrs. Logan'S Story · 📍 [[the island]]
Then the boy went back to the island for his people and brought them to the house, where they lived peacefully many years.
The Hunter And His Dead Wife · 📍 [[cabin]] · in a day or two
the hunter (Chapter 053) the hunter's wife (Chapter 053)
One day the woman was taken sick, and in a day or two she died. The man felt very badly and buried her in the cabin.
The Hunter And His Dead Wife · 📍 [[cabin]] · The next time he went hunting
the hunter (Chapter 053) the hunter's wife (Chapter 053)
The next time he went hunting he did not go far and went back quite early, and when he came in sight of the cabin he saw a woman going into the house with wood on her shoulders; he saw, and opened the door quickly, and there was his wife sitting in a chair and the wooden doll was gone.
The Hunter And His Dead Wife · when they were within a day's journey of the camp
the hunter (Chapter 053) the hunter's wife (Chapter 053)
He would not listen to her, and he caught her in his arms, and, behold, he was holding the wooden doll!
A Sure Revenge · 📍 [[Lake Erie]] · One eventful winter
the Seneca woman (Chapter 054) the Seneca boy (Chapter 054)
One eventful winter their enemies, the Illinois, came in great numbers upon the peaceful settlement, surprised the people in their homes, and, in spite of a stout resistance, killed a large number of them and took a middle-aged woman and a boy captive.
A Sure Revenge · After they had marched three days
the Seneca woman (Chapter 054) the Seneca boy (Chapter 054)
As he finished promising all she asked, she was slain and left dead on the ground.
A Sure Revenge · Time passed. He became a man.
Ga-geh-djo-wă the chief's daughter (Chapter 054)
He had a chief's daughter as his wife.
A Sure Revenge · He had been fifteen years among them
He begged to join, and they listened with delight when he declared that he, Ga-geh-djo-wă, would bring home more scalps than any. "He is one of us," they said, and gave him the permission he craved.
A Sure Revenge · Early in the morning
Early in the morning the warriors started, and, delighted with his eloquence and readiness to go against his own tribe, they elected him chief of the expedition.
A Sure Revenge · 📍 [[the Seneca settlement]]
Ga-geh-djo-wă the Seneca family (Chapter 054)
In hurried words he explained to them their danger: "The treacherous Illinois are upon you. Warn all the tribe of Senecas: bid them come early and hide along the range above the valley. I will be there with a heron's plume on my crest, and when I stumble it is the signal for the Senecas to attack. Go and tell the word of Ga-geh-djo-wă. He is true."
A Sure Revenge · 📍 [[the valley]] · As they entered the valley
Instantly the war-cry sounded; the Senecas rushed from their ambush, and he left his treacherous foes and rejoined his own people.
A Sure Revenge · 📍 [[their settlement]]
Ga-geh-djo-wă was seized by the jubilant Senecas and borne in triumph to their settlement.
A Sure Revenge · when he died
He lived many years, the most esteemed warrior and chief of the Senecas, and when he died they buried him with the highest honors they knew
Traveler'S Jokes
the Indian traveler the people in the last village
This he told so earnestly and sincerely that the people, not wishing to be outdone by any other tribe, also began singing and kissing him and making merry
Traveler'S Jokes
the Indian traveler the people and chiefs at the next village
Immediately his contagious news produced its effect, and in the confusion he again escaped
Traveler'S Jokes · In the morning
the Indian traveler the sleeping comrade
In the morning the traveler took some pitchy resin and rubbed over the eyes of his sleeping comrade and left
Kingfisher And His Nephew · one day when the old man had gone deer hunting
the nephew (Chapter 056) To-bé-se
Then the sticks went deep into his nose and made it ache dreadfully, and he felt very sick.
Kingfisher And His Nephew
To-bé-se-ne the nephew (Chapter 056)
but he took the pincers and drew out the sticks, and the young man promised never again to fish in the west, and got well.
Kingfisher And His Nephew · 📍 [[an island]]
the nephew (Chapter 056) the winged boys
while he was in the water the rest put on their wings and, taking his also, flew up in the air.
Kingfisher And His Nephew · After sunrise
the nephew (Chapter 056) the winged boys To-bé-se-ne
Then he rushed out, and, taking all the wings, he put on one pair, and flew away, calling out, "Uncle, now there is plenty of game for you"; and when they entreated him he replied, "You had no mercy on me; I only treat you the same." Then he flew on until he came to his old home, where he found his old uncle
The Wild-Cat And The White Rabbit
the wild-cat (Chapter 057) the white rabbit (Chapter 057)
white rabbit fell a victim to the wild-cat.
New-Year Festival · At the first new moon of the new year
the chiefs (New-Year Festival)
the chiefs assemble and call what they term a "holy meeting,"
New-Year Festival · On the fifth day
the principal chiefs (New-Year Festival)
On the fifth day the principal chiefs, taking hold of the wampum, say: "I put all my words in this wampum"; "I have been drunk"; or, "I have sinned," &c.
New-Year Festival · On the sixth day
the warriors (New-Year Festival)
On the sixth day the warriors go through the same form of confession.
New-Year Festival
the clans (New-Year Festival)
After this dance the clans are divided for the games as follows:
New-Year Festival · on the ensuing day, at a given hour
the five young men (New-Year Festival) the white dog (New-Year Festival)
the young men then pull the ropes till the dog is strangled.
New-Year Festival · 📍 [[the other Council House]]
the defeated division (New-Year Festival) the fourth chief (New-Year Festival)
where the defeated division makes an offering, which is accepted by the fourth chief.
New-Year Festival
the clans (New-Year Festival) the white dog (New-Year Festival)
which ceremony unites all the clans.
New-Year Festival · 📍 [[the Council House]] · seven days later
the medicine men (New-Year Festival) the assembled people (New-Year Festival)
From this Council House fire the medicine men throw the ashes upon the assembled people for the purpose of dispelling witches and disease.
Strawberry Festival · During the strawberry season
the chiefs
at a time appointed previously by the chiefs
Strawberry Festival · 📍 [[the fields]] · During the strawberry season
the women
the women proceed to the fields and gather the berries.
Strawberry Festival · During the strawberry season
the children
two children carry about a vessel containing the berries, mixed with water and sugar, and present it to each person
Strawberry Festival · During the strawberry season
the people attending the strawberry festival
The great feather dance follows; afterwards two children carry about a vessel containing the berries, mixed with water and sugar, and present it to each person, who is expected to give thanks as he receives it. More dancing ensues.
Strawberry Festival
the people attending the bean festival
The bean festival next occurs and is very similar to the strawberry festival.