The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends — Chronicle
Ordered by chapter. These forty-two legends keep no calendar of their own. The only years in the text are Schoolcraft's remarks on how he collected and printed them (“first related to me in 1822, by the Chippewas of Lake Superior”, “See Notes on the Iroquois, page 270 (1846)”), so no event is dated: no anchor, no chronology; a date is never inferred. Time expressions are copied onto the events as written. Every event links back to one sentence of the original.
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Undated
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 1
the grandmother of Manabozho the moon (Manabozho legend)
Story says his grandmother was the daughter of the moon.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 1
the rival (Manabozho legend) the grandmother of Manabozho
Having been married but a short time, her rival attracted her to a grape-vine swing on the banks of a lake, and by one bold exertion pitched her into its centre, from which she fell through to the earth.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 1
the grandmother of Manabozho the mother of Manabozho
Having a daughter, the fruit of her lunar marriage, she was very careful in instructing her, from early infancy, to beware of the west wind, and never, in stooping, to expose herself to its influence.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 1 · In some unguarded moment
In some unguarded moment this precaution was neglected. In an instant, the gale accomplished its Tarquinic purpose.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 1
Manabozho was living with his grandmother near the edge of a wide prairie.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2
the grandmother of Manabozho the mother of Manabozho
I have nourished you from your infancy, for your mother died in giving you birth, owing to the ill treatment of your father.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2
the mother of Manabozho Mudjekewis
She was taken without the consent of her parents by your father the West.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2
the grandmother of Manabozho the mother of Manabozho
Your mother was my only child, and you are my only hope.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2 · 📍 [[a high mountain in the West]]
The meeting took place on a high mountain in the West.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2
At last his father said, yielding, "Yes, there is a black stone found in such a place. It is the only thing earthly I am afraid of; for if it should hit me or any part of my body, it would injure me very much."
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2
at last he cried out, "It is the root of the apukwa."
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2
The answer was "Yes!" He then took up the rock and struck him. Blow led to blow, and here commenced an obstinate and furious combat, which continued several days.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2 · 📍 [[the brink of this world]]
Manabozho drove him across rivers, and over mountains and lakes, and at last he came to the brink of this world.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2
Desist, and I will also portion you out with as much power as your brothers. The four quarters of the globe are already occupied; but you can go and do a great deal of good to the people of this earth
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2 · 📍 [[the opposite side of the great lake]]
the grandmother of Manabozho the grandfather of Manabozho Megissogwon
She told him that his grandfather, who had come to the earth in search of her, had been killed by Megissogwon, who lived on the opposite side of the great lake.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 2
the king of the fishes (Manabozho legend) Trout
At last the king of the fishes said, "Manabozho troubles me. Here, Trout, take hold of his line." The trout did so.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3
the king of the fishes (Manabozho legend) the sunfish (Manabozho legend)
But the king of the fishes told a monstrous sunfish to take hold of it
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3
the king of the fishes (Manabozho legend)
at one mouthful, he took Manabozho and his canoe down.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3
Manabozho the king of the fishes (Manabozho legend)
Looking in his canoe, he saw his war-club, with which he immediately struck the heart of the fish.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3
Manabozho the king of the fishes (Manabozho legend)
He then renewed his attack upon the fish's heart, and succeeded, by repeated blows, in killing him
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3 · After he got out
They immediately set about enlarging the orifice, and in a short time liberated him.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3 · For the future
For the future you shall be called Kayoshk for your kindness to me.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3
Manabozho the grandmother of Manabozho
He went up and told his grandmother to go and prepare as much oil as she wanted. All besides, he informed her, he should keep for himself.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3 · Some time after this
Some time after this, he commenced making preparations for a war excursion against the Pearl Feather, the Manito who lived on the opposite side of the great lake, who had killed his grandfather.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3
the old artificer (Manabozho legend) the arrow-maker’s daughter (Manabozho legend)
He followed her as she went, keeping at a distance, and saw the old artificer at work, and so discovered his process.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3 · for several days
Manabozho the grandmother of Manabozho
He said he had no objection, and immediately commenced a fast for several days.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3
the grandmother of Manabozho the bear (Manabozho legend)
a paramour in the shape of a bear entered the lodge. He had very long hair. They commenced talking about him, and appeared to be improperly familiar.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 3
Manabozho the bear (Manabozho legend)
He took some fire, and when the bear had turned his back, touched his long hair. When the animal felt the flame, he jumped out, but the open air only made it burn the fiercer, and he was seen running off in a full blaze.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 4
In so doing, however, he exposed his head, and gave his adversary a chance to fire his third arrow, which penetrated deep, and brought him a lifeless corpse to the ground. Manabozho uttered his saw-saw-quan, and taking his scalp as a trophy
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 4
Manabozho the woodpecker who counselled Manabozho
He took the blood of the Manito and rubbed it on the woodpecker's head, the feathers of which are red to this day.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 4
He captured a fish of such monstrous size, that the fat and oil he obtained from it formed a small lake.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 4
Manabozho the small duck (Manabozho legend)
Manabozho followed him, and, just as the duck was getting into the water, gave him a kick, which is the cause of his back being flattened and his legs being straightened out backward, so that when he gets on land he cannot walk, and his tail feathers are few.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 4
Manabozho the old wolf (Manabozho legend)
He was answered favorably, and his transformation immediately effected.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 5
Manabozho the old wolf (Manabozho legend)
The wolf took it up; it was a beautiful robe. "Oh, I will carry it now," said Manabozho. "Oh no," replied the wolf, who at the moment exerted his magic power; "it is a robe of pearls!"
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 5
Manabozho the old wolf (Manabozho legend)
When they overtook the youngsters, they had killed a very fat moose. Manabozho was very hungry; but, alas! such is the power of enchantment, he saw nothing but the bones picked quite clean.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 5
Manabozho one of the young wolves (Manabozho legend) the old wolf (Manabozho legend)
At length the old wolf spoke to one of the young ones, saying, "Give some meat to your grandfather." One of them obeyed, and, coming near to Manabozho, opened his mouth as if he was about to vomit. He jumped up, saying, "You filthy dog, you have eaten so much that your stomach refuses to hold it. Get you gone into some other place." The old wolf, hearing the abuse, went a little to one side to see, and behold, a heap of fresh ruddy meat, with the fat, lying all ready prepared. He was followed by Manabozho, who, having the enchantment instantly removed, put on a smiling face.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 5 · next day
Manabozho the old wolf (Manabozho legend)
So, next day, taking up a bone to obtain the marrow, he said to the wolf, "Cover your head and don't look at me, for I fear a piece may fly in your eye." The wolf did so. He then took the leg-bone of the moose, and looking first to see if the wolf was well covered, he hit him a blow with all his might.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 5 · one day
He went out one day and killed a fat moose. He was very hungry, and sat down to eat.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 5
Manabozho one of the young wolves (Manabozho legend)
They came on, and finding the moose, soon made way with the whole carcass. Manabozho looked on wishfully to see them eat till they were fully satisfied, and they left him nothing but the bare bones.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6 · The second and third night
The second and third night passed, but he did not appear. He became very desolate and sorrowful. "Ah!" said he, "he must have disobeyed me, and has lost his life in that lake I told him of. Well!" said he at last, "I must mourn for him."
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6 · till his days of mourning were over
So he took coal and blackened his face.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6
"Yes!" responded the bird; "the Prince of Serpents lives here, and I am watching to see whether the obiquadj of Manabozho's grandson will not drift ashore, for he was killed by the serpents last spring.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6
While bestowing the medal, he attempted slyly to wring the bird's head off, but it escaped him, with only a disturbance of the crown feathers of its head, which are rumpled backward.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6
Manabozho the Prince of Serpents
When they did so, Manabozho took his bow and arrows, and cautiously stepping over the serpents till he came to the prince, drew up his arrow with the full strength of his arm, and shot him in the left side.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6
The sound uttered by the snakes on seeing their prince mortally wounded, was horrible.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6
Manabozho the tree (Manabozho legend)
He addressed the tree: "Grandfather, stretch yourself." The tree did so.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6
Manabozho the muskrat (Manabozho legend)
"Dive!" said he, "and if you succeed, you may hereafter live either on land or water, as you please; or I will give you a chain of beautiful little lakes, surrounded with rushes, to inhabit."
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6
Manabozho the muskrat (Manabozho legend)
He took the body and breathed in his nostrils, which restored him to life.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 6
Manabozho the muskrat (Manabozho legend)
He came up senseless the second time, but clutched a little earth in one of his paws, from which, together with the carcass of the dead loon, he created a new earth as large as the former had been, with all living animals, fowls, and plants.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 7
Manabozho the female spirit (Manabozho legend)
Having found out, by conversation with her, all he wished, he put her to death.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 7
Manabozho the Prince of Serpents
He pretended to make preparations for extracting it, but only made ready to finish his victim; and giving the dart a sudden thrust, he put a period to the prince's life.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 7
Manabozho the badger (Manabozho legend)
They both went in, and the badger threw all the earth backward, so that it filled up the way behind.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 7 · One day
Manabozho the badger (Manabozho legend)
One day the badger came in his way and displeased him. He immediately put him to death, and threw out his carcass, saying, "I don't like you to be getting in my way so often."
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 7
Manabozho the Prince of Serpents
He went to work and skinned him. He then drew on his skin, in which there were great virtues, took up his war-club, and set out for the place where he first went in the ground.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 7
Manabozho the Prince of Serpents
Those who remained Manabozho killed.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 7
Manabozho the arrow-maker’s daughter (Manabozho legend)
Having accomplished the victory over the reptiles, Manabozho returned to his former place of dwelling, and married the arrow-maker's daughter.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 7
the large redheaded Woodpecker Manabozho
The Woodpecker said to his wife, "Give him what remains of the raccoons to take home for his children."
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8 · Some time after
the large redheaded Woodpecker Manabozho
Some time after the Woodpecker went to pay a visit to Manabozho. He was received with the usual attention.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8
Manabozho the large redheaded Woodpecker
He made awkward efforts to ascend, but continually slipped down. He struck the tree with the bone in his nose, until at last he drove it so far up his nostrils that the blood began to flow, and he fell down senseless at the foot of the tree.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8
the large redheaded Woodpecker Manabozho
The Woodpecker started after his drum and rattle to restore him, and having got them, succeeded in bringing him to.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8
Manabozho the large redheaded Woodpecker
The Woodpecker said nothing, but flying on the tree, drew out several fine raccoons. "Here," said he, "this is the way we do," and left him with apparent contempt.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8 · One day
Manabozho the Moose the wife of the Moose
He walked up to her, and untying the covering of the armlet from her back, cut off a large piece of flesh from the square of her shoulder. He then put some medicine on it, which immediately healed the wound.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8 · After they had finished eating
One of the young Moose took it to him, telling him that his father had sent him with it. He had been cautioned not to hand it to him, but to throw it at him. Having done so, contrary to the remonstrance of Manabozho, he was going back
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8
the Moose Manabozho the arrow-maker’s daughter (Manabozho legend)
He then cut her back shockingly, paying no attention to her cries or resistance, until he saw her fall down, from the loss of blood. "Manabozho," said the Moose, "you are killing your wife." He immediately ran for his drum and rattle, and restored her to life by his skill.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8 · After these visits
Manabozho Manabozho's guardian Spirit
It seemed to say to him: "Great chief, why are you sorrowful? Am not I your friend--your guardian Spirit?"
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8
When he had devoted a long time to this chant, he laid his rattle aside, and determined to fast. For this purpose he went to a cave, and built a very small fire, near which he laid down
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8 · At the end of seven days
Manabozho the arrow-maker’s daughter (Manabozho legend)
At the end of seven days he came back to the lodge, pale and emaciated. His wife in the mean time had dug through the snow, and got a small quantity of the root called truffles. These she boiled and set before him.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 8
Manabozho the arrow-maker’s daughter (Manabozho legend)
"There," said he to his wife, "go to the outside, and you will find a large bear, shot through the heart." She did so, and found one as he had predicted.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 9
Manabozho Akewazi the Moose the large redheaded Woodpecker
until Manabozho, exerting his former power, which he now felt to be renewed, transformed them all into the Adjidamo, or squirrel, an animal which is still found to have the habit of barking, or coughing, whenever it sees any one approach its nest.
Hiawatha; or, Manabozho · Part 9 · 📍 [[the North]]
The period of his labors and adventures having expired, he withdrew to dwell with his brother in the North
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 1 · at this very season of the year
at this very season of the year, with great want, and he, with his whole family, was on the point of starvation.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 1 · 📍 [[Gitchiguma]] · one morning
They told him to fill his mushkemoot, or sack, with the ice and snow, and pass on toward his lodge, without looking back, until he came to a certain hill. He must then drop it and leave it till morning, when he would find it filled with fish.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 1 · in the morning
And when he visited his sack in the morning, he found it filled with fish.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 1 · on the morning that he brought home the sack of fish
Pauppukkeewiss frankly told him the secret, and repeated the precautions which were necessary to insure success.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 1 · next morning
But his curiosity dissolved the charm. When he came to visit his bags next morning, he found them filled with ice and snow.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 1
The myth asserts, that a man of large stature, and great activity of mind and body, found himself standing alone on a prairie. He thought to himself, "How came I here? Are there no beings on this earth but myself? I must travel and see. I must walk till I find the abodes of men."
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 1 · towards dusk
Continuing on, he emerged towards dusk from the forest, and beheld at a distance a large village of high lodges, standing on rising ground.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 1
Off he started with all his speed; on coming to the first large lodge, he jumped over it.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 2
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the eldest brother (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
and, giving him a trip, he threw him with a giant's force head foremost on a stone, and he fell like a puffed thing.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 2
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the father manito (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
at last, Paup-Puk-Keewiss gave him a kick on his back, and broke his back bone; down he fell, and the blood gushing out of his mouth prevented him from saying a word.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 2 · 📍 [[the lodge of the manitoes]]
the third arrow brought forth to life the whole multitude of people who had been killed by the manitoes.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 2
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the chief of the village (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
Paup-Puk-Keewiss told him to confer the chieftainship on his friend, who, he said, would remain while he went on his travels.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 2
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the young man (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
He promised them he would, and then set out alone.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 2
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the large otter (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
He waded into the lake, and with some difficulty dragged him ashore.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 2
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the war-eagle (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
He drew his bow, and the arrow passed through under both his wings.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
Paup-Puk-Keewiss their chief (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
"Yes," answered their chief; "lay down;" and he soon found himself changed into one of them.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
Paup-Puk-Keewiss their chief (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
"You need not go out," said they. "We will bring your food into the lodge, and you will be our chief."
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
They all got at him, and knocked his skull till it was as soft as his brains.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
The women took him out into the snow to skin him; but, as soon as his flesh got cold, his Jee-bi went off. Paup-Puk-Keewiss found himself standing near a prairie, having reassumed his mortal shape.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the elk (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
"Get down on your hands and feet." And he soon found himself an elk.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
He fell to the ground, and heard the whoop of triumph sounded by the hunters.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
After skinning him and his flesh getting cold, his Jee-bi took its flight from the carcass, and he again found himself in human shape, with a bow and arrows.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the brant (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
"Very well," they answered; and he soon found himself a large brant, all the others standing gazing in astonishment at his large size.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
The first thing he knew was, that he was jammed into a large hollow tree. To get back or forward was out of the question, and there he remained till his brant life was ended by starvation.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 3
His Jee-bi again left the carcass, and he once more found himself in the shape of a human being.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4 · After walking the third day
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the first old man (Paup-puk-keewiss legend) the second old man (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
he gave one a kick and the other a slap, which killed them.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the first old man (Paup-puk-keewiss legend) the second old man (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
He then burned their lodge down
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
This inspired him with a wish to return to his village and to bring his people to live near this lake.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
He told them of the lake and the fish, and persuaded them all to remove to it, as it would be easier for them to live there.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4 · After this
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the bear messenger (Paup-puk-keewiss legend) the bear-king (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
he had sent for him on hearing that he was the chief who was moving a large party towards his hunting-grounds.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the bear-king (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
they two would have a race, and the winner should kill the losing chief, and all his young men should be slaves to the other. Paup-Puk-Keewiss agreed
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the bear-king (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
As the bear-chief came up, he drove an arrow through him, and a great chief fell.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
he told his young men to take all those blackfish (meaning the bears), and tie them at the door of each lodge, that they might remain in future to serve as servants.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
He took a kind leave of his friends and people, and started off again.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
He thought he would play him a trick, and so turned everything in the lodge upside down, and killed his chickens.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
Paup-Puk-Keewiss made his escape on the opposite side. Manabozho cried out from the mountain--
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 4
the bear-king (Paup-puk-keewiss legend) Paup-Puk-Keewiss
The bear-king left him to do as he wished, but told him that one of his young men was ready at his command; and, immediately jumping on his back, Paup-Puk-Keewiss rode home.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 5
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the tree (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
He stopped and climbed a large pine-tree, stripped it of all its green foliage, and threw it to the winds, and then went on. When Manabozho reached the spot, the tree addressed him.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 5
Manabozho the tree (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
it took him some time to gather the scattered foliage, and then renewed the pursuit.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 5
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the elk (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
He asked him to take him on his back, which the elk did
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 5
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the foundation of the rock (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
he broke it in pieces and scattered the grains. Manabozho was so close upon him at this place that he had almost caught him; but the foundation of the rock cried out,
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 5
Manabozho the foundation of the rock (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
and he restored the rock to its previous shape.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 5
the local manito of the rock (Paup-puk-keewiss legend) Paup-Puk-Keewiss
Since I have sheltered you, I would sooner die with you than open the door.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 5 · Night came.
Paup-Puk-Keewiss the local manito of the rock (Paup-puk-keewiss legend)
And under their ruins where crushed the mortal bodies of Paup-Puk-Keewiss and the manito.
Paup-puk-keewiss · Part 5
I will give you the shape of the war-eagle, and you will be the chief of all fowls, and your duty shall be to watch over their destinies.
Osseo; or, the Son of the Evening Star · Part 1 · At last
At last she married an old man called OSSEO, who was scarcely able to walk, and was too poor to have things like others.
Osseo; or, the Son of the Evening Star · Part 1 · Presently
The moment Osseo, who was of the turtle totem, came to it, he stopped short, uttered a loud and peculiar yell, and then dashing into one end of the log, he came out at the other, a most beautiful young man, and springing back to the road, he led off the party with steps as light as the reindeer.
Osseo; or, the Son of the Evening Star · Part 1 · Presently
But on turning round to look for his wife, behold, she had been changed into an old, decrepit woman, who was bent almost double, and walked with a cane.
Osseo; or, the Son of the Evening Star · Part 1
The spell you were under is broken. Your evil genius is overcome. I have cast him down by my superior strength, and it is this strength I now exert for your happiness.
Osseo; or, the Son of the Evening Star · Part 1
Ascend, my son--ascend into the skies, and partake of the feast I have prepared for you in the stars, and bring with you those you love.
Osseo; or, the Son of the Evening Star · Part 2 · 📍 [[the Evening Star]] · A moment more
In a moment the youth and beauty of his wife returned; her dingy garments assumed the shining appearance of green silk, and her cane was changed into a silver feather. The lodge again shook and trembled, for they were now passing through the uppermost clouds, and they immediately after found themselves in the Evening Star, the residence of Osseo's father.
Osseo; or, the Son of the Evening Star · Part 2 · 📍 [[the Evening Star]]
Osseo Oweenee the father of Osseo
He failed in several attempts to destroy your brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, but succeeded at last in transforming yourself and your wife into decrepit old persons.
Osseo; or, the Son of the Evening Star · Part 2 · 📍 [[the Evening Star]] · The very first day
He soon became expert, and the very first day brought down a bird, but when he went to pick it up, to his amazement, it was a beautiful young woman with the arrow sticking in her breast. It was one of his younger aunts. The moment her blood fell upon the surface of that pure and spotless planet, the charm was dissolved.
Osseo; or, the Son of the Evening Star · Part 2 · 📍 [[a high, romantic island in a large lake]]
Osseo Oweenee Osseo's son the younger aunt (Osseo legend)
The boy immediately found himself sinking, but was partly upheld, by something like wings, till he passed through the lower clouds, and he then suddenly dropped upon a high, romantic island in a large lake. He was pleased on looking up, to see all his aunts and uncles following him in the form of birds, and he soon discovered the silver lodge, with his father and mother, descending with its waving barks looking like so many insects' gilded wings. It rested on the highest cliffs of the island, and here they fixed their residence. They all resumed their natural shapes, but were diminished to the size of fairies;
Kwasind; or, the Fearfully Strong Man · one day
Go, I bid you, and wring out that net, which I have just taken from the water.' Kwasind saw that there was a determination to make him obey. He did not, therefore, make any excuses, but went out and took up the net. He carefully folded it, doubled and redoubled it, forming it into a roll, and then with an easy twist of his hands wrung it short off, with as much ease as if every twine had been a thin brittle fibre. Here they at once saw the secret of his reluctance. He possessed supernatural strength.
Kwasind; or, the Fearfully Strong Man · 📍 [[the river]] · one day
Kwasind took it up with much ease, and threw it into the river.
Kwasind; or, the Fearfully Strong Man · 📍 [[a remote forest]] · After this
When he had finished, Kwasind had lifted away the largest pine trees, and pulled them out of the path.
Kwasind; or, the Fearfully Strong Man · one day
Kwasind the king of beavers (Kwasind legend)
He often dove down and remained a long time under water, pursuing the animal from island to island; and at last returned with the kingly prize.
Kwasind; or, the Fearfully Strong Man · 📍 [[the river]] · on the afternoon of a summer's day
the tallest and stoutest fairy (Kwasind legend) Kwasind
At last the wished-for object appeared; Kwasind came floating calmly down the stream, on the afternoon of a summer's day, languid with the heat of the weather, and almost asleep. When his canoe came directly beneath the cliff, the tallest and stoutest fairy began the attack. Others followed his example. It was a long time before they could hit the vulnerable part, but success at length crowned their efforts, and Kwasind sunk, never to rise more.
The Jeebi; or, Two Ghosts · 📍 [[lodge]] · One evening during the winter season
the hunter's wife (Jeebi legend) the two strange females (Jeebi legend)
She bade them enter, and invited them to remain.
The Jeebi; or, Two Ghosts · 📍 [[lodge]]
the two strange females (Jeebi legend) the hunter (Jeebi legend) the hunter's wife (Jeebi legend) the Great Spirit
We come from the land of the dead to test mankind, and to try the sincerity of the living.
The Jeebi; or, Two Ghosts · 📍 [[lodge]]
the two strange females (Jeebi legend) the hunter (Jeebi legend) the hunter's wife (Jeebi legend)
They continued to talk to the hunter and his wife, gave them instructions as to a future life, and pronounced a blessing upon them.
The Jeebi; or, Two Ghosts · 📍 [[lodge]]
the two strange females (Jeebi legend) the hunter (Jeebi legend) the hunter's wife (Jeebi legend)
More than half the time had been successfully past, when the angry feelings of your wife indicated the irksomeness you felt at our presence, and has made us resolve on our departure.
The Jeebi; or, Two Ghosts · 📍 [[lodge]] · When they ceased
the two strange females (Jeebi legend)
The inmates heard the door open and shut, but they never saw more of the two Jeebi-ug.
The Jeebi; or, Two Ghosts · The hunter found the success which they had promised.
He became celebrated in the chase, and never wanted for anything.
The Jeebi; or, Two Ghosts
the hunter (Jeebi legend) the hunter's wife (Jeebi legend) the hunter's child (Jeebi legend)
He had many children, all of whom grew up to manhood, and health;
Iagoo · One evening
One evening he was sitting in his lodge, on the banks of a river, and hearing the quacking of ducks on the stream, he fired through the lodge door at a venture. He killed a swan that happened to be flying by, and twenty brace of ducks in the stream. But this did not check the force of his shot; they passed on, and struck the heads of two loons, at the moment they were coming up from beneath the water, and even went beyond and killed a most extraordinary large fish called Moshkeenozha.
Iagoo · On another occasion
On another occasion he had killed a deer, and after skinning it, was carrying the carcass on his shoulders, when he spied some stately elks on the plain before him.
Shawondasee
Mudjekewis and nine brothers conquered the Mammoth Bear, and obtained the Sacred Belt of Wampum
Shawondasee
The chief honor of this achievement was awarded to Mudjekewis, the youngest of the ten, who received the government of the West Winds.
Shawondasee · When he grew up
When he grew up, and obtained the secret of his birth, he went to war against his father, Kabeyun,
Shawondasee
Manabozho Mudjekewis Kabibonokka
and having brought the latter to terms, he received the government of the Northwest Winds, ruling jointly with his brother Kabibonokka the tempests from that quarter of the heavens.
Shawondasee · 📍 [[the plains]] · One day
This excited his jealousy toward his brother Kabibonokka, and he threw out a succession of short and rapid sighs--when lo! the air was filled with light filaments of a silvery hue, but the object of his affections had for ever vanished.
Puck Wudj Ininees; or, the Vanishing Little Men
the sister of Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid
his sister made him a little bow and arrows, and suspended around his neck a small shell, saying, you shall be called Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid, or He of the Little Shell.
Puck Wudj Ininees; or, the Vanishing Little Men
His skill and success as a hunter daily increased, and he killed the deer, bear, moose, and other large animals inhabiting the forest. In fine he became a great hunter.
Puck Wudj Ininees; or, the Vanishing Little Men · Next day
But he nimbly ran forward, and overtaking him, succeeded, by the same means, in securing another of the beaver's tails.
Puck Wudj Ininees; or, the Vanishing Little Men · Next day
He nimbly drew his shell and cut off another beaver's tail.
Puck Wudj Ininees; or, the Vanishing Little Men · Next day
After regarding him with attention, "Who are you, little man," said Manabozho. "I have a mind to kill you."
Puck Wudj Ininees; or, the Vanishing Little Men
Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid the sister of Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid
When he returned home he told his sister that they must separate. "I must go away," said he, "it is my fate. You too," he added, "must go away soon. Tell me where you would wish to dwell."
Puck Wudj Ininees; or, the Vanishing Little Men
Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid the sister of Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid
She said, "I would like to go to the place of the breaking of daylight. I have always loved the east.
Puck Wudj Ininees; or, the Vanishing Little Men
Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid the giant Manito (Puck Wudj Ininees legend)
The giant regarded him with a stern look, and then took him up in his hand, and threw him unceremoniously into the kettle. But by the protection of his personal spirit, he was shielded from harm, and with much ado got out of it and escaped.
Puck Wudj Ininees; or, the Vanishing Little Men · 📍 [[the eastern sky]] · Presently
Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid the sister of Wa-Dais-Ais-Imid
Presently the winds blew, and, as he predicted, his sister was borne by them to the eastern sky, where she has ever since been, and her name is the Morning Star.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn · As soon as the first indications of spring appeared
In the mean time he prepared himself, and immediately went into it, and commenced his fast.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn · On the third day
the celestial visitor (Mon-daw-min legend) Wunzh
“I am sent to you, my friend,” said the celestial visitor, “by that Great Spirit who made all things in the sky and on the earth.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn · The next day
the celestial visitor (Mon-daw-min legend) Wunzh
The next day the celestial visitor reappeared at the same hour and renewed the trial.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn · On the third day
the celestial visitor (Mon-daw-min legend) Wunzh
He exerted his utmost powers, and after the contest had been continued the usual time, the stranger ceased his efforts and declared himself conquered.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn · To-morrow
the celestial visitor (Mon-daw-min legend) Wunzh
To-morrow,” he repeated, “I shall meet you and wrestle with you for the last time; and, as soon as you have prevailed against me, you will strip off my garments and throw me down, clean the earth of roots and weeds, make it soft, and bury me in the spot.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn · In the morning
the poor Indian (Mon-daw-min legend) Wunzh
In the morning the youth's father came with some slight refreshments, saying, “My son, you have fasted long enough.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn · At the usual hour of the day
the celestial visitor (Mon-daw-min legend) Wunzh
He grasped his angelic antagonist with supernatural strength, threw him down, took from him his beautiful garments and plume, and finding him dead, immediately buried him on the spot, taking all the precautions he had been told of, and being very confident, at the same time, that his friend would again come to life.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn · Very soon
Very soon he saw the tops of the green plumes coming through the ground; and the more careful he was to obey his instructions in keeping the ground in order, the faster they grew.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn · The summer was now drawing towards a close
Wunzh the poor Indian (Mon-daw-min legend)
“It is my friend,” shouted the lad; “it is the friend of all mankind. It is Mondawmin.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn
Wunzh the poor Indian (Mon-daw-min legend)
He then communicated to his father the instructions given him by the stranger.
Mon-daw-min; or, the Origin of Indian Corn
Wunzh the poor Indian (Mon-daw-min legend)
The whole family then united in a feast on the newly-grown ears, expressing gratitude to the Merciful Spirit who gave it.
Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun; or, the Lone Lightning · At last
the little orphan boy (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend) the uncle (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend)
At last the uncle felt ashamed of this treatment, and determined to make amends for it, by fattening him up, but his real object was, to kill him by over-feeding.
Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun; or, the Lone Lightning · one day
the little orphan boy (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend) the uncle's wife (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend)
They were both very assiduous in cramming him, and one day came near choking him to death, by forcing the fat down his throat.
Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun; or, the Lone Lightning · one day
the little orphan boy (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend)
The boy escaped and fled from the lodge.
Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun; or, the Lone Lightning · 📍 [[the upper sky]]
the little orphan boy (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend) the person from the upper sky (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend)
Here twelve arrows were put into his hands, and he was told that there were a great many manitoes in the northern sky, against whom he must go to war, and try to waylay and shoot them.
Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun; or, the Lone Lightning · 📍 [[the northern sky]] · At length
the little orphan boy (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend) the chief of the manitoes (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend)
At length, the boy drew up his last arrow, settled in his aim, and let fly, as he thought, into the very heart of the chief of the manitoes; but before the arrow reached him, the manito changed himself into a rock.
Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun; or, the Lone Lightning · 📍 [[the northern sky]]
the little orphan boy (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend) the chief of the manitoes (Nezhik-e-wa-wa-sun legend)
and so saying, he transformed the boy into the Nezhik-e-wä wä sun, or Lone Lightning, which may be observed in the northern sky, to this day.
The Ak Uk O Jeesh; or, the Groundhog Family · 📍 [[the forest]] · One day
away they scampered, out of the hole, and dispersed themselves about the forest, and so the family were all scattered.
Opeechee; or, the Origin of the Robin · the ninth day
the father of Opeechee Opeechee
The father answered-- "My son, you know not what you ask. If you get up now, all your glory will depart. Wait patiently a little longer.
Opeechee; or, the Origin of the Robin · the next morning
Opeechee Opeechee's guardian spirit
But the young man, with the quickness of a bird, had flown to the top of the lodge, and perched himself on the highest pole, having been changed into a beautiful robin redbreast.
Opeechee; or, the Origin of the Robin · 📍 [[a neighboring grove]]
Opeechee the father of Opeechee
Then stretching himself on his toes, as if delighted with the gift of wings, he carolled one of his sweetest songs, and flew away into a neighboring grove.
Shingebiss
He poured forth tenfold colder blasts, and drifts of snow, so that it was next to impossible to live in the open air.
Shingebiss · that very night
At length Kabebonicca entered, and took his seat on the opposite side of the lodge. But Shingebiss did not regard, or notice him.
Shingebiss
Still, Shingebiss, by dint of great diligence, found means to pull up new roots, and dive under for fish.
Shingebiss · At last
At last, Kabebonicca was compelled to give up the contest. "He must be aided by some Monedo," said he. "I can neither freeze him nor starve him; he is a very singular being--I will let him alone."
The Star Family; or, the Celestial Sisters · One day
He admired them all, but was most pleased with the youngest. Unable longer to restrain his admiration, he rushed out and endeavored to seize her. But the sisters, with the quickness of birds, the moment they descried the form of a man, leaped back into the basket and were drawn up into the sky.
The Star Family; or, the Celestial Sisters · the next day
They killed them all but one, which was pursued by the youngest sister; but just as she had raised her stick to kill it, the form of Waupee arose, and he clasped his prize in his arms.
The Star Family; or, the Celestial Sisters
He exerted all his skill to please his bride and win her affections.
The Star Family; or, the Celestial Sisters · Winter and summer
Waupee Waupee's wife Waupee's son
Winter and summer passed rapidly away, and their happiness was increased by the addition of a beautiful boy to their lodge.
The Star Family; or, the Celestial Sisters · one day
Waupee Waupee's wife Waupee's son
As soon as they got into the car, she commenced her song and the basket rose.
The Star Family; or, the Celestial Sisters · one day
the father of Waupee's wife Waupee's wife Waupee's son
His grandfather said to his daughter one day, "Go, my child, and take your son down to his father, and ask him to come up and live with us.
The Star Family; or, the Celestial Sisters
Waupee Waupee's wife Waupee's son
Waupee, who was ever near the enchanted spot, heard her voice as she came down the sky. His heart beat with impatience as he saw her form and that of his son, and they were soon clasped in his arms.
The Star Family; or, the Celestial Sisters · when all was ready
Waupee Waupee's wife Waupee's son
He only preserved a tail, foot, or wing of each, to identify the species; and, when all was ready, they went to the circle and were carried up.
The Star Family; or, the Celestial Sisters · on their arrival at the starry plains
Waupee Waupee's wife Waupee's son [[the Star Chief]]
Waupee chose a white hawk's feather. His wife and son followed his example, when each one became a white hawk. Pleased with his transformation, and new vitality, the chief spread out gracefully his white wings, and followed by his wife and son, descended to the earth, where the species are still to be found.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 1 · 📍 [[Lake Superior]]
He lived off the path, in a wild, lonesome, place, with a wife whom he loved, and they were blessed with a son, who had attained his thirteenth year.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 1 · One day
the small red squirrel (Ojeeg Annung legend) the son of Ojeeg
The boy promised obedience to his advice, and departed.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 1
Your father will reply, 'It is very hard to accomplish your request, but for your sake, and for my love for you, I will use my utmost endeavors.'
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 1 · Next day
Ojeeg the Otter the Beaver the Lynx (Ojeeg Annung legend) the Badger (Ojeeg Annung legend) the Wolverine
Next day he had a bear roasted whole. All who had been invited to the feast came punctually to the appointment. There were the Otter, Beaver, Lynx, Badger, and Wolverine.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 1 · in three days
Ojeeg the Otter the Beaver the Lynx (Ojeeg Annung legend) the Badger (Ojeeg Annung legend) the Wolverine
After the feast, they arranged it among themselves to set out on the contemplated journey in three days.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 1 · When the time arrived
Ojeeg the wife of Ojeeg the son of Ojeeg
When the time arrived, the Fisher took leave of his wife and son, as he foresaw that it was for the last time.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 1
the great Manito (Ojeeg Annung legend) the Otter
The Manito looked at him with a terrible look, and then made a spring at him, and got on him to smother him, for that was his mode of killing animals. But the Otter, when he felt him on his neck, slipped his head back and made for the door, which he passed in safety; but went out with the curse of the Manito.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 1
the great Manito (Ojeeg Annung legend) Ojeeg
The Manito told the Fisher that he would accomplish his object, but that it would probably cost him his life. He gave them his advice, directed them how to act, and described a certain road which they must follow, and they would thereby be led to the place of action.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 2
Mustering strength, he made the third leap, and went in. The Fisher nimbly followed him.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 2
Ojeeg thought of his son, and immediately commenced cutting open the mocuks and letting out the birds, who descended in whole flocks through the opening which they had made. The warm air of those regions also rushed down through the opening, and spread its genial influence over the north.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 2
When the Wolverine heard the noise, he made for the opening and safely descended.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 2 · 📍 [[the celestial plain]]
I have fulfilled my promise to my son, though it has cost me my life; but I die satisfied in the idea that I have done so much good, not only for him, but for my fellow-beings.
Ojeeg Annung; or, the Summer-Maker · Part 2 · 📍 [[the heavens]] · next morning
He was found dead next morning, but they left him as they found him, with the arrow sticking in his tail, as it can be plainly seen, at this time, in the heavens.
Chileeli; or, the Red Lover · Part 1
Wawanosh the daughter of Wawanosh the lover of the daughter of Wawanosh
You ask me to bestow upon you my daughter, the chief solace of my age, and my choicest gift from the Master of Life. Others have asked of me this boon, who were as young, as active, and as ardent as yourself.
Chileeli; or, the Red Lover · Part 1
the lover of the daughter of Wawanosh
The intimidated lover departed, but he resolved to do a deed that should render him worthy of the daughter of Wawanosh, or die in the attempt.
Chileeli; or, the Red Lover · Part 2
the lover of the daughter of Wawanosh the daughter of Wawanosh
He repeated his protestations of inviolable attachment, which she returned, and, pledging vows of mutual fidelity, they parted.
Chileeli; or, the Red Lover · Part 2
the lover of the daughter of Wawanosh
They carried him towards home a day's journey, but he languished and expired in the arms of his friends.
Chileeli; or, the Red Lover · Part 2
And when death came to her, it was not as the bearer of gloom and regrets, but as the herald of happiness.
Chileeli; or, the Red Lover · Part 2 · After her decease
the mysterious visitor the daughter of Wawanosh
After her decease, the mysterious bird was never more seen
Sheem, the Forsaken Boy, or Wolf Brother
the father of Sheem the mother of Sheem the sister of Sheem the elder brother of Sheem Sheem
but, when they came to his side, the spirit had taken its flight.
Sheem, the Forsaken Boy, or Wolf Brother · Five moons had filled and waned, and the sixth was near its full
the mother of Sheem the sister of Sheem the elder brother of Sheem Sheem
when the mother also died.
Sheem, the Forsaken Boy, or Wolf Brother · 📍 [[the lodge]] · one day
and one day, taking his bow and arrows, left the lodge and never returned.
Sheem, the Forsaken Boy, or Wolf Brother · One day
Then, taking her bundle, she set off in search of habitations.
Sheem, the Forsaken Boy, or Wolf Brother
Meantime her elder brother had also married,
Sheem, the Forsaken Boy, or Wolf Brother
till the change was completely accomplished, when he exclaimed, "I am a wolf!" and bounded out of sight.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 1 · Shortly after
She went back. Running in suddenly, she caught hold of it, and was coming out when her brother came in sight. He knew what was the matter. "Oh," he said, "did I not tell you to take care? But now you have killed me."
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 1 · In a little time
In a little time his breast was affected. "Now," said he, "take the club and strike off my head."
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 1
Mustering all her courage, she gave the blow and cut off the head. "Now," said the head, "place me where I told you." And fearfully she obeyed it in all its commands. Retaining its animation, it looked around the lodge as usual, and it would command its sister to go to such places as it thought would procure for her the flesh of different animals she needed.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 1 · in the spring of the year
the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend)
It was in the spring of the year that the youngest of these blackened his face and fasted. His dreams were propitious.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 1 · at night
the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend)
Having ended his fast, he sent secretly for his brothers at night, so that none in the village could overhear or find out the direction they intended to go.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 1
the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend) Mudjekewis
Having ended the usual formalities, he told them how favorable his dreams were, and that he had called them together to know if they would accompany him in a war excursion. They all answered they would.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 2 · That night
"Quick, quick," he said, "since you must know, we are going on a war excursion. So be quick." He thus revealed the secret.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 2
the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend)
And he told them to keep close to each other for fear of losing themselves, as the snow began to fall in very large flakes. Near as they walked, it was with difficulty they could see each other. The snow continued falling all that day and the following night. So it was impossible to track them.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 2
the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend) Mishemokwa
Then the youngest one and leader made his attempt, and succeeded. Placing it on the back of the oldest, he said, "Now we must run," and off they started.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 2
the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend) the old man (Mishemokwa legend)
The leader spoke to the old man who sat in the lodge saying, "Nemesho, help us. We claim your protection, for the great bear will kill us." "Sit down and eat, my grandchildren," said the old man.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 2
the old man (Mishemokwa legend) the first small black dog (Mishemokwa legend) Mishemokwa
Taking out two small black dogs, he placed them before him. "These are the ones I use when I fight," said he; and he commenced patting, with both hands, the sides of one of them, and they began to swell out, so that he soon filled the lodge by his bulk.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 2
the remaining dog (Mishemokwa legend) Mishemokwa
The remaining dog soon took the field.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 2
the first small black dog (Mishemokwa legend) Mishemokwa
They had not proceeded far before they heard the dying cry of one of the dogs, and soon after of the other.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 2
the remaining dog (Mishemokwa legend) Mishemokwa
They had not proceeded far before they heard the dying cry of one of the dogs, and soon after of the other.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 2
the old Manito (Mishemokwa legend) Mishemokwa
Then striking him with one of the clubs, it broke in pieces. The bear stumbled. Renewing the attempt with the other war-club, that also was broken, but the bear fell senseless.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 3 · now
the old Manito (Mishemokwa legend) Mishemokwa
The old man shared the fate of the first, for they now heard his cries as he was torn in pieces.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 3
the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend)
He advanced, invoking his guardian spirit to aid him.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 3
the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend) Mudjekewis
Rapidly advancing, they were just about to enter his mouth, when Mudjikewis struck him a tremendous blow on the head, and gave the saw-saw-quan.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 3 · One day
One day the sister saw the eyes of the head brighten, as if through pleasure. At last it spoke.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 3
She promised that all should be done as he said.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 3
Iamoqua the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend)
The woman went out and invited them in as her brother had directed.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 3
The bear, tottering, soon fell with a tremendous noise.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 3
Iamoqua the youngest brother (Mishemokwa legend)
Then she cried for help, and the young men came rushing out, having partially regained their strength and spirits.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 4
Mudjikewis, stepping up, gave a yell, and struck the monster a blow upon the head. This he repeated till it seemed like a mass of brains; while the others, as quick as possible, cut him into very small pieces, which they then scattered in every direction. While thus employed, happening to look around where they had thrown the meat, wonderful to behold! they saw, starting up and running off in every direction, small black bears, such as are seen at the present day.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 4
Iamoqua the vain young man (Mishemokwa legend)
In the centre of the lodge sat one of those vain young men who are always forward, and fond of boasting and displaying themselves before others. "Why," said he, "I have seen her often, and it is to his lodge I go almost every night to court her." All the others laughed and continued their games. The young man did not know he was telling a lie to the woman's advantage, who by that means escaped scrutiny.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 5
the third time the brothers all arose and stood on their feet.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 5
Mudjekewis the female magician who married Mudjikewis
But he was not disappointed, for she fell to his lot. And they were well matched, for she was a female magician.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 5 · For ten nights
the female magician who married Mudjikewis Iamo
This last night they were all driven out, and the young woman carried off the head.
Mishemokwa; or, the War with the Gigantic Bear · Part 5
He was to direct the west wind, hence generally called Kabeyun, the father of Manabozho, there to remain forever.
The Red Swan · Part 1 · at an early age
the father of Odjibwa the mother of Odjibwa the eldest brother (Red Swan legend) Maujeekewis Odjibwa
Three brothers were left destitute, by the death of their parents, at an early age.
The Red Swan · Part 1 · After they had become able to hunt and take care of themselves
the eldest brother (Red Swan legend) Maujeekewis Odjibwa
In this project he was overruled by his brothers, who said they could not part with him.
The Red Swan · Part 1 · 📍 [[a lake]] · One day
The second came still closer; as he took the last arrow, he felt his arm firmer, and drawing it up with vigor, saw it pass through the neck of the swan a little above the breast. Still it did not prevent the bird from flying off
The Red Swan · Part 2 · after dark
Odjibwa the daughter of the chief of the first town (Red Swan legend)
The young man thought it strange that he should be so warmly received, and married instantly, without his wishing it, although the young girl was pretty.
The Red Swan · Part 2
Odjibwa the first old man (Red Swan legend)
Walk in, Nosis, he said, take a seat opposite to me, and take off your things and dry them, for you must be fatigued; and I will prepare you something to eat.
The Red Swan · Part 2
Odjibwa the first old man (Red Swan legend)
Odjibwa was surprised on looking into it to see it full; he kept on taking all out, and as soon as it was done, it was again filled, till he had amply satisfied his hunger.
The Red Swan · Part 3 · in the morning
the second old man (Red Swan legend) Odjibwa
Night again found him in company with an old man, who received him kindly, and directed him on his way in the morning.
The Red Swan · Part 3 · Toward nightfall
the third old man (Red Swan legend) Odjibwa
Toward nightfall, he reached the third old man's lodge. Before coming to the door, he heard him saying, "Nosis, come in," and going in immediately, he felt quite at home. The old man prepared him something to eat
The Red Swan · Part 3
the third old man (Red Swan legend) the Red Swan
This Red Swan you are following, is the daughter of a magician
The Red Swan · Part 3 · Several years have passed since
the magician (Red Swan legend) the Red Swan
The warriors' coming for it, was only a cheat, and they now are constantly making sport of it, dancing it about from village to village
The Red Swan · Part 3
whoever is the fortunate one that succeeds, will receive the Red Swan as his reward.
The Red Swan · Part 3 · Early next morning
Odjibwa the magician (Red Swan legend)
"Will you then go and see if you cannot procure my scalp?" "Yes," said the young man, "I will go
The Red Swan · Part 3 · Early next morning
Odjibwa the magician (Red Swan legend)
Early next morning, he set out on his perilous adventure
The Red Swan · Part 3
Before he could be perceived, he turned himself into a No-noskau-see (hummingbird), and flew toward the scalp.
The Red Swan · Part 4
He untied it, and moved off slowly, as the weight was almost too great. It was as much as he could do to keep it up, and prevent the Indians from snatching it away. The moment they saw it was moving, they filled the air with their cries of "It is taken from us; it is taken from us." He continued moving a few feet above them; the rush and hum of the people was like the dead beating surges after a storm. He soon gained on them, and they gave up the pursuit.
The Red Swan · Part 4
Odjibwa the magician (Red Swan legend)
He immediately gave the magician a severe blow on the head with the wampum scalp: his limbs extended and quivered in agony from the effects of the blow: the scalp adhered, and the young man walked in and sat down, feeling perfectly at home.
The Red Swan · Part 4
Odjibwa the magician (Red Swan legend)
The young magician urged the stay of his deliverer for a few days; and they soon formed a warm attachment for each other.
The Red Swan · Part 4
Odjibwa the magician (Red Swan legend)
The young magician amply repaid him for his kindness and bravery, by various kinds of wampum, robes, and all such things as he had need of to make him an influential man.
The Red Swan · Part 4
the magician (Red Swan legend) Odjibwa the Red Swan
"Take her," the young magician said; "she is my sister, treat her well; she is worthy of you, and what you have done for me merits more. She is ready to go with you to your kindred and friends, and has been so ever since your arrival, and my good wishes go with you both."
The Red Swan · Part 4
She then looked very kindly on her husband, who now bid farewell to his friend indeed, and accompanied by the object of his wishes, he commenced retracing his footsteps.
The Red Swan · Part 4 · On the following morning
the third old man (Red Swan legend) Odjibwa
On the following morning when they were going to start, he pulled from the side of the lodge a bag, which he presented to the young man, saying, "Nosis, I give you this; it contains a present for you; and I hope you will live happily till old age."
The Red Swan · Part 4
the second old man (Red Swan legend) Odjibwa
Their reception there was the same as at the first; he also gave them a present, with the old man's wishes that they would be happy.
The Red Swan · Part 5 · all the evening
Odjibwa the chief of the first town (Red Swan legend)
he presented them to his father-in-law, and all expressed their surprise at the value and richness of the gift.
The Red Swan · Part 5 · in the morning
the chief of the first town (Red Swan legend) the daughter of the chief of the first town (Red Swan legend) Odjibwa
Daughter, be ready to go with him in the morning.
The Red Swan · Part 5
a Maujeekewis of the first town (Red Swan legend) Odjibwa the daughter of the chief of the first town (Red Swan legend)
Who is he (meaning the young man), that he should take her for a few presents. I will kill him,
The Red Swan · Part 5 · 📍 [[the other town]] · toward evening
Odjibwa the chief of the other town (Red Swan legend) the daughter of the chief of the other town (Red Swan legend)
The watchman gave the signal, and numbers of men, women, and children stood out to see them. They were again shown into the chief's lodge, who welcomed them by saying, "Son-in-law, you are welcome,"
The Red Swan · Part 5 · 📍 [[the other town]]
the chief of the other town (Red Swan legend) the daughter of the chief of the other town (Red Swan legend) Odjibwa
You will take my daughter, treat her well, and that will bind us more closely together.
The Red Swan · Part 5 · 📍 [[the other town]] · In an instant
Odjibwa the chief of the other town (Red Swan legend) the daughter of the chief of the other town (Red Swan legend)
In an instant he was laid flat on the ground from a blow of a war club given by the chief.
The Red Swan · Part 5 · in the morning
Odjibwa the chief of the other town (Red Swan legend)
and the chief with a large party of warriors escorted them a long distance.
The Red Swan · Part 5 · After a number of days' travel
Odjibwa the eldest brother (Red Swan legend) Maujeekewis
The eldest jumped up and shook hands with him, and kissed him, and felt very happy to see him again.
The Red Swan · Part 5
Odjibwa the eldest brother (Red Swan legend) Maujeekewis
Odjibwa, after seeing all things put to rights, told them that he had brought each of them a wife.
The Red Swan · Part 6
Odjibwa the eldest brother (Red Swan legend) the wife of the eldest brother (Red Swan legend)
Odjibwa presented one of the women to his eldest brother, saying, "These women were given to me; I now give one to each; I intended so from the first."
The Red Swan · Part 6
Odjibwa Maujeekewis the wife of Maujeekewis
The young man led one to Maujeekewis, saying, "My brother, here is one for you, and live happily."
The Red Swan · Part 6 · One day
Odjibwa the eldest brother (Red Swan legend) Maujeekewis
Their object was to get him away, so that one of them might afterward get his wife.
The Red Swan · Part 6 · next day
He told him again he would go; and next day, true to his word, he left them.
The Red Swan · Part 6 · 📍 [[the abode of departed spirits]]
After travelling a long way he came to an opening in the earth, and descending, it led him to the abode of departed spirits.
The Red Swan · Part 6 · 📍 [[his own]] · one evening
Odjibwa the eldest brother (Red Swan legend) Maujeekewis the wife of the eldest brother (Red Swan legend)
they were quarrelling for the possession of his wife. She had, however, remained constant, and mourned the absence and probable loss of her husband;
The Red Swan · Part 6 · 📍 [[the lodge]]
Odjibwa the eldest brother (Red Swan legend) Maujeekewis
He spoke not a word, but placing the magic arrows to his bow, drew them to their length and laid the brothers dead at his feet.
The Red Swan · Part 6
a firm and happy union was consummated between Odjibwa, or him of the primitive or intonated voice, and the Red Swan.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 1 · 📍 [[the centre of a forest]]
the grandfather of White Feather White Feather
There was an old man living in the centre of a forest, with his grandson, whom he had taken when quite an infant.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 1
The child had no parents, brothers, or sisters; they had all been destroyed by six large giants
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 1 · The grandfather, as soon as the child could play about
the grandfather of White Feather White Feather
The grandfather, as soon as the child could play about, gave him a bow and arrows to amuse himself.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 1 · 📍 [[the woods]] · Another day
the voice-spirit (White Feather legend) White Feather
You will see in your dream a pipe, smoking sack, and a large white feather. When you awake you will find these articles.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 1 · 📍 [[the woods]] · Another day
the voice-spirit (White Feather legend) White Feather
The voice then informed him who he was, and disclosed the true character of his grandfather, who had imposed upon him. The voice-spirit then gave him a vine
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 1
He returned home, slept, heard the voice, awoke, and found the promised articles. His grandfather was greatly surprised to find him with a white feather on his forehead, and to see flocks of pigeons flying out of his lodge.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 1 · the next morning
Invested with these honors, the young man departed the next morning to seek his enemies and gratify his revenge.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 2 · for five successive mornings
He proceeded in this way for five successive mornings, always conquering by the use of his vine, cutting off the heads of the vanquished.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 2 · on the sixth morning
White Feather the sixth giant (White Feather legend)
She then assumed her natural shape, which was in the form of the sixth giant, and afterwards changed him into a dog, in which degraded form he followed his enemy to the lodge.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 2
White Feather the sixth giant (White Feather legend)
He took the white feather from his brow, and wore it as a trophy on his own head.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 2
the eldest sister (White Feather legend) the sixth giant (White Feather legend)
He accepted her invitation, and made her his wife.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 2 · The next day
White Feather the sixth giant (White Feather legend)
As soon as the dog left the place, the giant went to the river, and observing the same manner, drew out a stone, and had the satisfaction of seeing it transformed into a beaver.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 3 · immediately
This was done, and immediately he regained his speech.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 3
He then commenced smoking, and behold! immense flocks of white and blue pigeons rushed from the smoke.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 3 · 📍 [[the middle of the village]]
the sixth giant (White Feather legend)
the chief ordered that the giant should be transformed into a dog, and turned into the middle of the village, where the boys should pelt him to death with clubs.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 3 · 📍 [[the middle of the village]]
the sixth giant (White Feather legend)
This sentence was executed.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 3 · 📍 [[the prairie]] · At the end of the four days
They found that these shreds of skin had grown into a very large herd of buffalo.
Tau-wau-chee-hezkaw; or, the White Feather · Part 3
White Feather the younger sister (White Feather legend)
taking his war-club in his hand, led the way into the forest, followed by his faithful wife.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha · at the final conflict at the rock
at the final conflict at the rock, he dispatched him with the real power of death
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha
the enraged Great Hare, Manito (such seems the meaning of Manabozho), changed the dead carcass of his enemy into the great caniew, or war eagle.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha · 📍 [[the earth]]
According to the Iroquois version, Tarenyawagon was deputed by the Master of Life, who is also called the Holder of Heaven, to the earth, the better to prepare it for the residence of man, and to teach the tribes the knowledge necessary to their condition, as well as to rid the land of giants and monsters.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha · 📍 [[a beautiful part of the country]]
assuming that of Hiawatha; took a wife, and settled in a beautiful part of the country.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha · 📍 [[the Iroquois country]]
Hiawatha, after he had performed the higher functions appertaining to his character, settled down in the Iroquois country, and was universally regarded as a sage.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha · 📍 [[Onondaga]]
He finally instructed them to form a general league and confederacy against their common enemies.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha · 📍 [[Onondaga]]
the Iroquois tribes Atatarho
This normal council of Iroquois sages resulted in placing the tribes in their assembled, not tribal capacity, under the care of a moderator, or chief magistrate of the assembled cantons, called Atatarho.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha · 📍 [[the lake of Onondaga]]
Manabozho Hiawatha's favorite daughter
how he proceeded, in great state, to the council, in his magic canoe, taking with him his favorite daughter.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha
the white bird, the bird of Heaven Hiawatha's favorite daughter
To the dismay of all, it struck the daughter of Hiawatha with such force as to drive her remains into the earth, completely annihilating her. The bird itself was annihilated in annihilating Hiawatha's daughter.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha · for a long time
He deeply mourned his daughter's fate; for a long time he was inconsolable, and sat with his head down.
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha
Having done this, he announced the termination of his mission
Pauguk, and the Mythological Interpretation of Hiawatha
then, entering his magic canoe, he began to rise in the air--sweet strains of music were heard to arise as he mounted, and these could be heard till he was carried up beyond human sight.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 1 · When spring opened
Iëna the beaveress, Iëna's first wife the son (Iëna legend) the other child (Iëna legend)
When spring opened, they found themselves blessed with two children, one of them resembling the father and the other the mother.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 1 · in the night
the beaveress, Iëna's first wife the son (Iëna legend) the other child (Iëna legend)
The mother, as soon as she heard this, was highly displeased; and taking her children, unknown to her husband, left the lodge in the night.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 1
the beaveress, Iëna's first wife
She built a dam across the stream, erected a lodge of earth, and lived after the manner of the beavers.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 1
Iëna's wife the beaveress, Iëna's first wife
The young woman, who was all the time a bear in disguise, hearing herself thus reproached, broke down the dam of the beaver, let the water run out, and nearly killed the beaver herself.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 1
Eat this," reaching him a little mokuk containing fresh raspberries which she had just gathered.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 1
Iëna Iëna's wife the parents of Iëna's wife
The man, however, took his seat by the side of his protectress, and was not farther importuned.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 1
Iëna the parents of Iëna's wife
The old people also addressed him as he entered, and said, "Oh, make room for our son-in-law."
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 2 · 📍 [[the lodge]]
Iëna the large white bear (Iëna legend) the yellow bear (Iëna legend) the black bear (Iëna legend)
He then drew up his bow and drove his arrow into the stone. Seeing this, the bears turned around, and with their eyes fixed on him, stepped backward and left the lodge
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 2
Iëna [[the sister-in-law (Iëna legend)]]
he cut her a little upon one of her arms, when she jumped up, assumed her natural form, and ran home.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 2 · By this time
Iëna Iëna's wife the child resembling Iëna's wife the son resembling Iëna
By this time the man had two children, one resembling himself and the other his wife.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 2
And this is the reason why the foot of the bear is turned in.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 2 · soon afterward
Iëna Iëna's wife the hunter (Iëna legend)
The hunter fired and killed her.
Iëna, the Wanderer; or, Magic Bundle · Part 2 · As they went
As they went, he instructed him what he must hereafter do when he killed bears.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 1 · one day
the mother of Panigwun the lover of Panigwun's mother
She secretly cherished an attachment for a young man whom she accidentally met one day in the woods.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 1
the mother of Panigwun the father of Panigwun
She even planned the death of her husband for his sake, for she knew if she did not kill her husband, her husband, the moment he detected her crime, would kill her.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 1 · 📍 [[the forest]] · One day
the father of Panigwun the mother of Panigwun
One day he secretly followed her footsteps into the forest, and having concealed himself behind a tree, he soon beheld a tall young man approach and lead away his wife.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 1
the father of Panigwun the mother of Panigwun
At last he came to the determination of quitting her forever, thinking that her own conscience would punish her sufficiently, and relying on her maternal feelings to take care of the two children, who were boys, he immediately took up his arms and departed.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 1
the mother of Panigwun the lover of Panigwun's mother
Leaving her two children in the lodge, she told them she was going a short distance and would return. She then fled to her paramour and came back no more.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 1
the elder daughter of Mishosha Mishosha
But she made no reply, seeming thereby to acquiesce in her father's will.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 1 · 📍 [[the island]]
Mishosha the elder daughter of Mishosha Panigwun
Leading the young man up to the lodge, he addressed his eldest daughter. "Here," said he, "my daughter, I have brought a young man to be your husband."
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 1 · 📍 [[the lake]]
Panigwun the younger brother of Panigwun
An old man, sitting in the centre, seized the affrighted youth and placed him in the canoe.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 1 · 📍 [[the island]] · before daybreak
Panigwun the younger brother of Panigwun
The canoe obeyed the charm, and carried him safely over, and after providing for the subsistence of his brother, he told him that in a short time he should come for him.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 2
But the youth seizing the first that came near him, and drawing his knife, cut off its head.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 2
The gulls obeyed; collecting in a cloud for him to rest upon, and quickly flew to the lodge, where they arrived before the magician.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 2 · The next day
Mishosha Panigwun the monstrous fish (Mishosha legend)
Come, and eat the stranger whom I have just put ashore on your island.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 2
Panigwun the monstrous fish (Mishosha legend)
Then taking his way through the lake, he landed his charge safely on the island before the return of the magician.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 2
drawing his knife, and cutting off the head of the first eagle that menaced him
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 2
The eagles, pleased with his spirit, assented, and clustering thick around him formed a seat with their backs, and flew toward the enchanted island.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 3 · On the following day
No sooner was Mishosha ashore, than the young man, placing himself in the proper position struck the canoe with his hand, and pronouncing the charm, N'chimaun Poll, the canoe immediately flew through the water on its return to the island.
Mishosha; or, the Magician of Lake Superior · Part 3 · 📍 [[the main land]]
the elder daughter of Mishosha Panigwun the younger brother of Panigwun
They applauded the deed, agreed to put on mortal shapes, become wives to the two young men, and forever quit the enchanted island.
Peeta Kway, the Foam-Woman · 📍 [[Lake Michigan]] · One day
and to prevent it she put her in a box on the lake, which was tied by a long string to a stake on the shore.
Peeta Kway, the Foam-Woman
the young man (Peeta Kway legend) the daughter of Monedo Kway
No, indeed, my daughter shall never marry you.
Peeta Kway, the Foam-Woman
Ishkwon Daimeka the daughter of Monedo Kway
He opened the box and let out the beautiful daughter, took her into his lodge, and married her.
Peeta Kway, the Foam-Woman · after two or three years
the daughter of Monedo Kway Ishkwon Daimeka
she leaped into the box, and the waves carried her back to the very spot of her mother's lodge on the shore.
Peeta Kway, the Foam-Woman
the young man (Peeta Kway legend) the daughter of Monedo Kway
I marry your daughter?” said he; “your daughter! No, indeed! I shall never marry her.”
Peeta Kway, the Foam-Woman · 📍 [[the straits]]
The old man himself was drowned, and his bones are buried under them.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 1 · on a certain occasion
Odshedoph Waucheentongah the wife of Odshedoph Waucheentongah the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah
Among the families who thus separated themselves, on a certain occasion, there was a man called Odshedoph Waucheentongah, or the Child of Strong Desires, who had a wife and one son. After a day's travel he reached an ample wood with his family, which was thought to be a suitable place to encamp.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 1 · Early in the evening
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah Odshedoph Waucheentongah
He refused to go. "Ah, my son," said the father, at last, "if you are afraid to go to the river, you will never kill the Red Head."
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 1 · The next day
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah the wife of Odshedoph Waucheentongah
The next day he asked his mother to dress the skin of the deer, and make it into moccasins for him, while he busied himself in preparing a bow and arrows.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 1 · one morning at sunrise
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah
As soon as these things were done, he left the lodge one morning at sunrise, without saying a word to his father or mother.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 1
Wok-on-kahtohn-zooeyah-pee-kah-haitchee the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah
She informed him that she had known him from the time he left his father's lodge, and watched his movements. She told him not to fear or despair, for she would be his friend and protector. She invited him into her lodge, and gave him a supper.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 1
Wok-on-kahtohn-zooeyah-pee-kah-haitchee the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah
His hair being very short, she took a large leaden comb, and after drawing it through his hair several times, it became of a handsome feminine length. She then proceeded to dress him as a female, furnishing him with the necessary garments, and decorated his face with paints of the most beautiful dye.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 1 · 📍 [[the island]] · the next morning
Wok-on-kahtohn-zooeyah-pee-kah-haitchee the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah Pah-hah-undootah
She said that as soon as the Red Head heard of this, he would come for her in his own canoe, in which she must embark. On reaching the island he must consent to be his wife, and in the evening induce him to take a walk out of the village, when he was to take the first opportunity to cut off his head with the blade of grass.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2 · 📍 [[the witch's lodge]] · Early in the morning
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah
Early in the morning, he left the witch's lodge, and took the hard beaten path to the banks of the lake.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2 · 📍 [[the island]]
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah Pah-hah-undootah
The marriage immediately took place, and the bride made presents of various valuables which had been furnished by the old witch.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2
the mother of the Red Head the father of the Red Head
He became so angry, that seizing the first thing that came to hand, which happened to be his pipe stem, he beat her unmercifully.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2 · 📍 [[the island]]
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah Pah-hah-undootah
he could not think of remaining with him as his wife, but should forthwith return to his village and friends.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2 · 📍 [[the beach of the island]]
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah Pah-hah-undootah
Red Head fell into a sound sleep. Our aspirant for the glory of a brave man then drew his blade of grass, and drawing it once across the neck of the Red Head completely severed the head from the body.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2 · 📍 [[the lake]]
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah
He immediately stripped off his dress, seized the bleeding head, and plunging into the lake, swam safely over to the main shore.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2 · 📍 [[the witch's lodge]]
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah Wok-on-kahtohn-zooeyah-pee-kah-haitchee
She received him with rejoicing. She admired his prudence, and told him his bravery could never be questioned again. Lifting up the head, she said he need only have brought the scalp. She cut off a small piece for herself
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2 · 📍 [[a prairie]]
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah
He cast the partridge into the crevice and leapt over it.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2 · 📍 [[the village]]
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah the wife of Odshedoph Waucheentongah Odshedoph Waucheentongah
It was still longer before they recognized him for their son; when he recounted his adventures they believed him mad.
Pah-hah-undootah, the Red Head · Part 2 · 📍 [[the village]] · finally
the son of Odshedoph Waucheentongah
He finally became a chief, and his family were ever after respected and esteemed.
The White Stone Canoe · on the day she was to have been married to a handsome young man
the very beautiful young girl (White Stone Canoe legend)
There was once a very beautiful young girl, who died suddenly on the day she was to have been married to a handsome young man.
The White Stone Canoe · from the hour she was buried
the handsome young man (White Stone Canoe legend) the very beautiful young girl (White Stone Canoe legend)
From the hour she was buried, there was no more joy or peace for him.
The White Stone Canoe · 📍 [[the land of souls]] · one morning
the handsome young man (White Stone Canoe legend)
He accordingly set out, one morning, after having completed his preparations for the journey.
The White Stone Canoe
Chebiabos the handsome young man (White Stone Canoe legend)
She whom you seek, passed here but a few days since, and being fatigued with her journey, rested herself here.
The White Stone Canoe
Chebiabos the handsome young man (White Stone Canoe legend)
But you cannot take your body along. Leave it here with your bow and arrows, your bundle, and your dog.
The White Stone Canoe
the handsome young man (White Stone Canoe legend) the very beautiful young girl (White Stone Canoe legend)
He immediately entered the canoe, and took the paddles in his hands, when to his joy and surprise, on turning round, he beheld the object of his search in another canoe, exactly its counterpart in everything.
The White Stone Canoe · 📍 [[the happy island]]
the Great Spirit the handsome young man (White Stone Canoe legend) the very beautiful young girl (White Stone Canoe legend)
The Master of Life had, however, decreed to let them pass, for the actions of neither of them had been bad.
The White Stone Canoe · 📍 [[the happy island]]
the Great Spirit the handsome young man (White Stone Canoe legend) the very beautiful young girl (White Stone Canoe legend)
Return to your people and accomplish the duties of a good man. You will be the ruler of your tribe for many days. The rules you must observe will be told you by my messenger, who keeps the gate. When he surrenders back your body, he will tell you what to do. Listen to him, and you shall afterwards rejoin the spirit, which you must now leave behind. She is accepted, and will be ever here, as young and as happy as she was when I first called her from the land of snows.
The White Stone Canoe · When this voice ceased
the handsome young man (White Stone Canoe legend)
When this voice ceased, the narrator awoke. It was the fancy work of a dream, and he was still in the bitter land of snows, and hunger, and tears.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker · 📍 [[Shores of Lake Huron]] · A long time ago
the father of O-na-wut-a-qut-o the mother of O-na-wut-a-qut-o O-na-wut-a-qut-o
A long time ago, there lived an aged Odjibwa and his wife, on the Shores of Lake Huron. They had an only son, a very beautiful boy, whose name was O-na-wut-a-qut-o, or he that catches the clouds.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker · One day
He took the coals and blackened his face, and went out of the lodge.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker · during the night
O-na-wut-a-qut-o the female guide (Onaiazo legend)
He dreamed that he saw a very beautiful female come down from the clouds and stand by his side. "O-no-wut-a-qut-o," said she, "I am come for you--step in my tracks." The young man did so, and presently felt himself ascending above the tops of the trees--he mounted up, step by step, into the air, and through the clouds.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker
the female guide (Onaiazo legend) the brother of the female guide (Onaiazo legend) O-na-wut-a-qut-o
Do you forget that the Greatest of the Spirits had commanded that you should not take away the child from below? Perhaps you suppose that you have concealed O-no-wut-a-qut-o, but do I not know of his coming? If you would not offend me, send him back immediately." But this address did not alter her purpose. She would not send him back.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker · from that time
the brother of the female guide (Onaiazo legend) O-na-wut-a-qut-o the female guide (Onaiazo legend)
He then presented him a bow and arrows, and a pipe of red stone, richly ornamented. This was taken as the word of consent to his marriage; so the two were considered husband and wife from that time.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker
the brother of the female guide (Onaiazo legend) the child (Onaiazo legend)
"Do you see," said the brother, "that group of children playing beside a lodge? Observe that beautiful and active boy," said he, at the same time darting something at him, from his hand. The child immediately fell, and was carried into the lodge.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker
the brother of the female guide (Onaiazo legend) the child (Onaiazo legend)
To this request, the companion of O-no-wut-a-qut-o made answer: "Send me up the sacrifice of a white dog." Immediately a feast was ordered by the parents of the child, the white dog was killed, his carcass was roasted, and all the wise men and medicine men of the village assembled to witness the ceremony.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker · After this manner they lived for some time
O-na-wut-a-qut-o the female guide (Onaiazo legend)
At length she consented. "Since you are better pleased," she replied, "with the cares and the ills, and the poverty of the world, than with the peaceful delights of the sky, and its boundless prairies, go! I give you permission, and since I have brought you hither, I will conduct you back;
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker · 📍 [[his father's lodge]]
O-na-wut-a-qut-o the father of O-na-wut-a-qut-o the mother of O-na-wut-a-qut-o
At that moment, O-no-wut-a-qut-o awoke from his dream. He found himself on the ground, near his father's lodge, at the very spot where he had laid himself down to fast. Instead of the bright beings of a higher world, he found himself surrounded by his parents and relatives.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker
the mother of O-na-wut-a-qut-o O-na-wut-a-qut-o
His mother told him he had been absent a year.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker · At last
O-na-wut-a-qut-o the first wife of O-na-wut-a-qut-o
At last, he forgot the admonitions of his spouse, and married a beautiful young woman of his own tribe. But within four days, she was a corpse.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker · Soon afterwards
O-na-wut-a-qut-o the second wife of O-na-wut-a-qut-o
Even this fearful admonition was lost, and he repeated the offence by a second marriage.
Onaiazo, the Sky-Walker · 📍 [[the region of the clouds]] · one night
O-na-wut-a-qut-o the female guide (Onaiazo legend)
Soon afterwards, he went out of the lodge, one night, but never returned. It was believed that his Sun-wife had recalled him to the region of the clouds, where, the tradition asserts, he still dwells, and walks on the daily rounds, which he once witnessed.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 1
one of the king's daughters (Bosh-kwa-dosh legend) Anish-in-á-ba
The king gave him one of his daughters.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 1
Anish-in-á-ba the large black bear (Bosh-kwa-dosh legend)
with the speed of this bird he outwent his rival, and won the race, while the bear came up exhausted and lolling out his tongue.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 1
the Mudjékewis, the king's son the large black bear (Bosh-kwa-dosh legend)
His friend the Mudjékewis stood ready, with his war-club, at the goal, and the moment the bear came up, dispatched him.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 2 · 📍 [[the village]] · in the morning
About midnight his limbs became stiff, the blood soon ceased to circulate, and he was found in the morning a stiff corpse.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 2 · 📍 [[the village]]
The victors took him up and carried him to the village, where the loudest tumult of victorious joy was made, and they cut his body into a thousand pieces, that each one might eat a piece.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 2 · in the morning
one of the king's daughters (Bosh-kwa-dosh legend)
and in the morning she carefully scanned the place, and running her fingers through the grass, she discovered the secret belt, on the spot where her husband had last reposed.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 2
one of the king's daughters (Bosh-kwa-dosh legend) Bosh-kwa-dosh
when she had carefully ripped the seams, she beheld, to her surprise, a minute, naked little beast, smaller than the smallest new-born mouse, without any vestige of hair, except at the tip of its tail; it could crawl a few inches, but reposed from fatigue. It then went forward again.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 2
Bosh-kwa-dosh the younger sister (Bosh-kwa-dosh legend) the elder sister (Bosh-kwa-dosh legend)
At last she held it in such a manner that it made her cheek stick out, when the dog, by a quick spring, seized the cheek, and tore cheek and bone away and fled.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 2 · 📍 [[the village]]
at which the breath entered into his body, and he first breathed and then arose.
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 2
You were defeated, and your frozen body cut into a thousand pieces, and scattered over the village; but my skill has restored you. Now I will declare myself to you, and show who and what I am!
Bosh-kwa-dosh; or, the Mastodon · Part 2
Bosh-kwa-dosh Anish-in-á-ba the Great Spirit
The Great Spirit created me to show his power when there were nothing but animals on the earth. But were all animals as large as myself, there would not be grass enough for food. But the earth was made for man, and not for beasts. I give some of those great gifts which I possess. All the animals shall be your food, and you are no longer to flee before them, and be their sport and food.
The Sun-Catcher; or, the Boy who set a Snare for the Sun · one day
the girl (Sun-Catcher legend) the boy (Sun-Catcher legend)
She made him a bow and arrows, and said to him one day, "I will leave you behind where I have been chopping--you must hide yourself, and you will soon see the Gitshee-gitshee-gaun-ia-see-ug, or snow birds, come and pick the worms out of the wood, where I have been chopping"
The Sun-Catcher; or, the Boy who set a Snare for the Sun · Towards nightfall
Towards nightfall, she heard his little footsteps on the snow, and he came in exultingly, and threw down one of the birds which he had killed.
The Sun-Catcher; or, the Boy who set a Snare for the Sun · 📍 [[a knoll]]
the boy (Sun-Catcher legend) the sun (Sun-Catcher legend)
He fell fast asleep; and while sleeping, the sun beat so hot upon him, that it singed and drew up his bird-skin coat, so that when he awoke and stretched himself, he felt bound in it, as it were.
The Sun-Catcher; or, the Boy who set a Snare for the Sun
the boy (Sun-Catcher legend) the sun (Sun-Catcher legend)
He flew into a passion, and upbraided the sun, and vowed vengeance against it.
The Sun-Catcher; or, the Boy who set a Snare for the Sun · At the end of ten days
the girl (Sun-Catcher legend) the boy (Sun-Catcher legend)
This she did, and twisting them into a tiny cord, she handed it to her brother.
The Sun-Catcher; or, the Boy who set a Snare for the Sun · a little after midnight
the boy (Sun-Catcher legend) the sun (Sun-Catcher legend)
He fixed his snare on a spot just where the sun would strike the land, as it rose above the earth's disk; and sure enough, he caught the sun, so that it was held fast in the cord, and did not rise.
The Sun-Catcher; or, the Boy who set a Snare for the Sun · At last
the dormouse (Sun-Catcher legend) the sun (Sun-Catcher legend)
It succeeded, however, in cutting the cord with its teeth, and freeing the sun, but it was reduced to a very small size, and has remained so ever since.
Wa-wa-be-zo-win; or, the Swing on the Pictured Rocks · 📍 [[lake]] · One day
the old woman (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the daughter-in-law (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend)
When the swing had got in full motion and well a-going, so that it went clear beyond the precipice at every sweep, the old woman slyly cut the cords and let her daughter drop into the lake.
Wa-wa-be-zo-win; or, the Swing on the Pictured Rocks
the daughter-in-law (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the water-tiger (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend)
There she found a fine lodge, and all things ready for her reception, and she became the wife of the water-tiger.
Wa-wa-be-zo-win; or, the Swing on the Pictured Rocks · in the dusk of the evening
the old woman (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the daughter-in-law (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend)
She then put on her daughter's clothing, and thus disguised went home in the dusk of the evening and counterfeited her appearance and duties.
Wa-wa-be-zo-win; or, the Swing on the Pictured Rocks · 📍 [[lake]]
the daughter-in-law (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the infant son (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the orphan boy (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend)
She suckled the babe, and said to the boy--"Come here with him, whenever he cries, and I will nurse him."
Wa-wa-be-zo-win; or, the Swing on the Pictured Rocks · When the child again cried
the orphan boy (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the son-in-law (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend)
The boy carried the child home, and told these things to the father.
Wa-wa-be-zo-win; or, the Swing on the Pictured Rocks · 📍 [[lake]]
the son-in-law (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the daughter-in-law (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the infant son (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the orphan boy (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the water-tiger (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend)
He then took his wife and child home, with the orphan boy.
Wa-wa-be-zo-win; or, the Swing on the Pictured Rocks · 📍 [[the lodge]] · the next moment
the old woman (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the son-in-law (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend) the daughter-in-law (Wa-wa-be-zo-win legend)
When they entered the lodge, the old woman looked up, but it was a look of despair; she instantly dropped her head. A rustling was heard in the lodge, and the next moment she leaped up and flew out of the lodge, and was never heard of more.
Mukakee Mindemoea; or, the Toad-Woman · once
the young woman (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) the handsome young man (Mukakee Mindemoea legend)
After his being seen by her, he became her husband, and she had a son by him.
Mukakee Mindemoea; or, the Toad-Woman · Next day
the son (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) Mukakee Mindemoea the little dog (Mukakee Mindemoea legend)
But on looking round, she saw pieces of the wampum of her child's cradle bit off by the dog, who strove to retain the child and prevent his being carried off by an old woman called Mukakee Mindemoea, or the Toad-Woman.
Mukakee Mindemoea; or, the Toad-Woman · at length
the young woman (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) the last of the friendly old Nocoes
She told her she was near the place where her son was, and directed her to build a lodge of shin-goob, or cedar boughs, near the old Toad-Woman's lodge, and to make a little bark dish and squeeze her milk into it.
Mukakee Mindemoea; or, the Toad-Woman · 📍 [[the lodge]] · in a short time
the little dog (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) the young woman (Mukakee Mindemoea legend)
The dog soon scented it and came into the lodge; she placed it before him. "See, my child," said she, addressing him, "the food you used to have from me, your mother."
Mukakee Mindemoea; or, the Toad-Woman
the little dog (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) the son (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) Mukakee Mindemoea
The dog went and told his young master that he had found his real mother; and informed him that the old woman, whom he called his mother, was not his mother, that she had stolen him when an infant in his cradle, and that he had himself followed her in hopes of getting him back.
Mukakee Mindemoea; or, the Toad-Woman · 📍 [[her lodge of cedar boughs]] · After this
the young woman (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) the son (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) Mukakee Mindemoea
After this the young man paid the stranger a visit, at her lodge of cedar boughs, and partook of her dish of milk. She then told him she was his real mother, and that he had been stolen away from her by the detestable Toad-Woman, who was a witch.
Mukakee Mindemoea; or, the Toad-Woman
the son (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) Mukakee Mindemoea the young woman (Mukakee Mindemoea legend)
She then produced the real cradle, and he saw it was the same, in substance, with the pieces the other had shown him; and he was convinced, for he could even see the marks of the dog's teeth upon it.
Mukakee Mindemoea; or, the Toad-Woman · As soon as she was gone
the son (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) the little dog (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) Mukakee Mindemoea
As soon as she was gone, the young man and his dog killed the Toad-Woman's children, and staked them on each side of the door, with a piece of fat in their mouths, and then went to his real mother and hastened her departure with them.
Mukakee Mindemoea; or, the Toad-Woman
the little dog (Mukakee Mindemoea legend) Mukakee Mindemoea
So the dog, turning round, seized her and tore her to pieces, and they escaped.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1
A Delaware Indian, called Eroneniera, anxious to know the Master of Life, resolved, without mentioning his design to any one, to undertake a journey to Paradise, which he knew to be God's residence.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1 · in his dream
The Indian, in his dream, imagined that he had only to commence his journey, and that a continued walk would take him to the celestial abode.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1 · The next morning very early
The next morning very early, he equipped himself as a hunter, taking a gun, powder-horn, ammunition, and a boiler to cook his provisions.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1 · On the evening of the eighth day, at sunset
His curiosity, however, scarcely allowed him time to take his meal; he left his encampment and fire, and took the widest of the paths.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1
It excited his curiosity; he went towards it to see what it might be; but, as the fire appeared to increase as he drew nearer, he was so overcome with fear, that he turned back and took the widest of the other two paths.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1
In this conjuncture, he looked on all sides and perceived a female seated upon the mountain; her beauty was dazzling, and the whiteness of her garments surpassed that of snow.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1
the woman (Eroneniera legend) Eroneniera
To ascend it, you must undress yourself completely, and leave all your accoutrements and clothing at the foot. No person shall injure them. You will then go and wash yourself in the river which I am now showing you, and afterward ascend the mountain.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1
Eroneniera the woman (Eroneniera legend)
Encouraged, however, by the female, he commenced ascending, and succeeded after much trouble.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1
When at the top, he was astonished to see no person, the woman having disappeared.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 1
Eroneniera a handsome man dressed all in white (Eroneniera legend)
While he was considering the exterior of the village, the gate opened, and the Indian saw coming towards him a handsome man dressed all in white, who took him by the hand, and said he was going to satisfy his wishes by leading him to the presence of the Master of Life.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 2
the Great Spirit the Indian (Eroneniera legend)
The Indian was lost in admiration. He there saw the Master of Life, who took him by the hand, and gave him for a seat a hat bordered with gold.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 2
the Great Spirit the Indian (Eroneniera legend)
Here is a written prayer which I give thee; learn it by heart, and teach it to all the Indians and children.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 2
the Indian (Eroneniera legend) the Great Spirit
The Indian promised to do the will of the Master of Life, and also to recommend it strongly to the Indians; adding that the Master of Life should be satisfied with them.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 2 · 📍 [[his village]]
the Indian (Eroneniera legend)
His conductor then came, and leading him to the foot of the mountain, told him to take his garments and return to his village; which was immediately done by the Indian.
Eroneniera; or, an Indian Visit to the Great Spirit · Part 2 · 📍 [[the chief's wigwam]]
the Indian (Eroneniera legend) the Great Spirit
Having entered the village, he went immediately to the chief's wigwam, and delivered to him the prayer and laws intrusted to his care by the Master of Life.
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing · in one day
the parent birds the hunters
both the parent birds were shot by the hunters in one day.
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing
Meeji-geeg-wona the young brood
Meeji-geeg-wona, or the Gray Eagle, the eldest, and the only one whose feathers had become stout enough to enable him to leave the nest, assumed the duty of stilling their cries and providing them with food, in which he was very successful.
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing · after a short time had passed
he, by an unlucky mischance, got one of his wings broken in pouncing upon a swan.
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing
the nestmates Meeji-geeg-wona
we will not forsake you; we will share your sufferings; we will abandon our journey, and take care of you, as you did of us, before we were able to take care of ourselves.
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing
the nestmates Meeji-geeg-wona
They sought out a hollow tree to winter in, and contrived to carry their wounded nestmate there; and, before the rigors of winter set in, they had stored up food enough to carry them through its severities.
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing · in due time
Meeji-geeg-wona in due time recovered from his wound
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing · Next day
Meeji-geeg-wona Peepi-geewi-zains
"Well! don't despair, brother," said Meeji-geeg-wona. "I now feel my strength perfectly recovered, and I will go out with you to-morrow,"
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing
He was about wresting it from him, when Meeji-geeg-wona came up, and, fixing his talons in both sides of the owl, flew home with him.
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing
So, after giving him good advice, and telling him what kind of herbs would cure his wounds, they let the owl go.
The Six Hawks; or, Broken Wing · after passing the winter there
the two nestmates Meeji-geeg-wona Peepi-geewi-zains
They were the two nestmates, who had just returned from the south after passing the winter there, and they were thus all happily reunited, and each one soon chose a mate and flew off to the woods.
Weeng, the Spirit of Sleep · one day
At length he came to a spot where he found them asleep, having incautiously ran near the residence of Weeng.
Weeng, the Spirit of Sleep
After great exertions he aroused them, but not without having felt the power of somnolency himself.
Weeng, the Spirit of Sleep
Iagoo Weeng
As he cast his eyes up from the place where the dogs were lying, he saw the Spirit of Sleep sitting upon the branch of a tree.
Addik Kum Maig; or, the Origin of the White Fish · At length
the elder son (Addik Kum Maig legend) the younger son (Addik Kum Maig legend) the handsome wife (Addik Kum Maig legend) the famous hunter (Addik Kum Maig legend)
They did so. The result was such as might have been anticipated. The father, being satisfied of the infidelity of his wife,
Addik Kum Maig; or, the Origin of the White Fish
the famous hunter (Addik Kum Maig legend) the handsome wife (Addik Kum Maig legend)
with a single blow of his war-club dispatched her. He then buried her under the ashes of his fire,
Addik Kum Maig; or, the Origin of the White Fish · But
the handsome wife (Addik Kum Maig legend) the elder son (Addik Kum Maig legend) the younger son (Addik Kum Maig legend)
But the spirit of the woman haunted the children, who were now grown up to the estate of young men.
Addik Kum Maig; or, the Origin of the White Fish · 📍 [[Pauwateeg]] · At this moment
the elder son (Addik Kum Maig legend) the younger son (Addik Kum Maig legend) the crane (Addik Kum Maig legend)
They called out to the bird, "See, grandfather, we are persecuted by a spirit. Come and take us across the falls, so that we may escape her."
Addik Kum Maig; or, the Origin of the White Fish · before they were half way over the rapids
the crane (Addik Kum Maig legend) the handsome wife (Addik Kum Maig legend)
Instantly the crane threw her into the rapids.
Addik Kum Maig; or, the Origin of the White Fish · now
the crane (Addik Kum Maig legend) the handsome wife (Addik Kum Maig legend)
you shall now be changed into something for the benefit of your people, and it shall be called Addik Kum Maig.
Addik Kum Maig; or, the Origin of the White Fish · to this day
the famous hunter (Addik Kum Maig legend) the crane (Addik Kum Maig legend)
The family of this man, in gratitude for their deliverance, adopted the crane as their totem, or ancestral mark; and this continues to be the distinguishing tribal sign of the band to this day.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician
He instructed his brother in the manner of pursuing game, and made him acquainted with all the accomplishments of a sagacious and expert hunter.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician · One day
One day he told his brother that he was going to leave him; that he wished to visit the habitations of men and procure a wife. Bokwewa objected to his going; but his brother overruled all that he said, and he finally departed on his travels.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician
Bokwewa's brother the brother's wife (Bokwewa legend)
He went to it and took it down. He saw that it was the corpse of a beautiful young woman. "She shall be my wife!" he exclaimed.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician
Bokwewa Bokwewa's brother the brother's wife (Bokwewa legend)
Bokwewa said he would try. He performed numerous ceremonies, and at last succeeded in restoring her to life.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician · One day
the powerful Manito (Bokwewa legend) the brother's wife (Bokwewa legend) Bokwewa
But their joint resistance was unavailing; the man succeeded in carrying her away.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician · At last
At last he said he would go in search of her. Bokwewa tried to dissuade him from it, but he insisted.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician
He was soon overcome by their flatteries and pleasures, and he was not long afterward seen beating corn with their women (the strongest proof of effeminacy), although his wife, for whom he had mourned so much, was in that Indian metropolis.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician · 📍 [[the South]] · after the lapse of several years
At length, after the lapse of several years, he set out in search of him, and arrived in safety among the luxuriant people of the South.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician · 📍 [[the river]]
Bokwewa the brother's wife (Bokwewa legend)
He there changed himself into one of those hair-snakes which are sometimes seen in running water. When she came down, he spoke to her, saying, "Take me up; I am Bokwewa." She then scooped him out and went home.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician · In a short time
the powerful Manito (Bokwewa legend) the brother's wife (Bokwewa legend) Bokwewa
She handed him the water containing the hair-snake, which he drank, with the snake, and soon after was a dead Manito.
Bokwewa; or, the Humpback Magician · Finding that he was past reclaiming
Finding that he was past reclaiming, Bokwewa left him, and disappeared forever.
Aggodagauda and his Daughter
Aggodagauda the daughter of Aggodagauda
“The sun shines,” said he, “and the buffalo chief will be apt to move this way before the sun gets to the middle point, and you must be careful not to pass out of the house, for there is no knowing but he is always narrowly watching.
Aggodagauda and his Daughter · One fine morning
the buffalo king (Aggodagauda and his Daughter legend) the daughter of Aggodagauda
She had gone out on the top of the house, and sat combing her long and beautiful hair, on the eaves of the lodge, when the buffalo king, coming suddenly by, caught her glossy hair, and winding it about his horns, tossed her on to his shoulders, swept off in an opposite direction to his village.
Aggodagauda and his Daughter
Aggodagauda the daughter of Aggodagauda
In the mean time, Aggodagauda came home, and finding his daughter had been stolen, determined to get her back. For this purpose he immediately set out.
Aggodagauda and his Daughter
And the manner in which she had accomplished it was this. Her hair was all untied when she was caught up, and being very long, it caught on the branches as they darted along, and it was these twigs that she broke off for signs to her father.
Aggodagauda and his Daughter · At last
the daughter of Aggodagauda the buffalo king (Aggodagauda and his Daughter legend)
At last he went out with his followers, but nothing could be seen or heard of the captive daughter.
Aggodagauda and his Daughter
the father-in-law of Aggodagauda the buffalo king (Aggodagauda and his Daughter legend)
They sallied out in the plains, but had not gone far, by the light of the moon, when a party of hunters, headed by the father-in-law of Aggodagauda, set up their yells in their rear, and a shower of arrows was poured in upon them.
Aggodagauda and his Daughter
the buffalo king (Aggodagauda and his Daughter legend)
Many of their numbers fell, but the king being stronger and swifter than the rest, fled toward the west, and never again appeared in that part of the country.
Aggodagauda and his Daughter · While all this was passing
Aggodagauda the daughter of Aggodagauda his guardian spirit (Aggodagauda and his Daughter legend)
While all this was passing, Aggodagauda, who had met his daughter the moment she came out of the lodge, and being helped by his guardian spirit, took her on his shoulders and hopped off, a hundred steps in one, till he reached the stream, crossed it, and brought back his daughter in triumph to his lodge.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 1 · One pleasant morning
Iosco the eldest (Iosco legend)
They told him he was too young; but he replied, "If you do not permit me to go with you, I will mention your design to each of your parents." They then said to him, "You shall also go with us, so be quiet."
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 1 · That morning
Iosco the eldest (Iosco legend) the parents of Ioscoda
This appeal to their pride and envy prevailed. He obtained the leggings.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 1 · At length
Iosco the eldest (Iosco legend)
Each one took something on his back, and they began their march.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 1 · Next morning
Last night my spirit appeared to me, and told me to go south, and that but a short distance beyond the spot we left yesterday, we should come to a river with high banks.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 1 · The party immediately
Iosco the eldest (Iosco legend)
The party immediately retraced their footsteps in exact obedience to these intimations.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 1 · Suddenly
They said, "It is a Manito, let us be off into the woods." "No, no," cried the eldest, "let us stay and watch."
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 1 · Suddenly
They were on the point of running away, but the eldest dissuaded them. "Let us hide in this hollow," he said, "and we will see what it can be."
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 1
After looking at them for some time, the person advanced and extended his hand toward them. The eldest took it, and they shook hands.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 1
Iosco the eldest (Iosco legend)
The eldest then motioned that they should go on board. They embarked on board the boat, which they found to be loaded with wood.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 2 · The following night
Iosco his spirit
The following night Ioscoda dreamed that his spirit appeared to him. He told him not to be discouraged, that he would open his ears, so as to be able to understand the people with hats.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 2 · When they had been out about thirty days
the elder
It was on this occasion that the elder first understood a few words of the language. The first phrase he comprehended was La que notte, and from one word to another he was soon able to speak it.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 2 · The chief then
the great chief (Iosco legend) Iosco
The chief then dismissed them with valuable presents, after having appointed the next day to speak to them again, and provided everything that they needed or wished for.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 2 · Next day
the great chief (Iosco legend) Iosco
He said he would send them back to their country in one of his vessels: but all he said had no effect.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 2 · Next day
the great chief (Iosco legend) Iosco
“Well,” said he, “if you will go, I will furnish you all that is needed for your journey.”
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 2 · this evening
the rather elderly man (Iosco legend) Iosco
He then revealed to them things that would happen in their journey, and predicted its successful accomplishment. “I do not say that all of you,” said he, “will successfully go through it.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 2
the rather elderly man (Iosco legend) Iosco
You must not be afraid. A chasm of awful depth is there, which separates the unknown from this earth, and a veil of darkness conceals it. Fear not. You must leap through; and if you succeed, you will find yourselves on a beautiful plain, and in a soft and mild light emitted by the moon.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 3
The sixth made the same request, and it was granted to both, in pleasing tones, from the pointed house.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 3
The two who had made the humble request, stood near the edge, and with no little exertion succeeded, one after the other, in leaping through, and gaining a firm foothold.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 3
But you two, as I said, shall get back to your country, and become as happy as the hunter's life can make you. You shall never be in want of the necessaries of life, as long as you are permitted to live;
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 4 · In the mean time
the parents of these two young men (Iosco legend)
In the mean time the parents of these two young men dreamed that their sons were returning, and that they should soon see them.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 4 · 📍 [[the forest]]
the parents of these two young men (Iosco legend) the two young men (Iosco legend)
They met, and were happy.
Iosco; or, the Prairie Boys' Visit to the Sun and Moon · Part 4
the two young men (Iosco legend) the sun (Iosco legend) the moon (Iosco legend)
they expressed their gratitude to the different Manitoes who had preserved them, by feasting and gifts, and particularly to the sun and moon, who had received them as their children.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 1 · Being now well grown
Onwe Bahmondoong the sister of Onwe Bahmondoong
Being now well grown, he determined to seek his fortune, and asked her to make him several pairs of moccasins to last him on the journey. With this request she complied.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 1
the old woman (Enchanted Moccasins legend) Onwe Bahmondoong
The old woman then gave him the Ozhebahguhnun, which would cause his success.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 1
Onwe Bahmondoong Azhabee Negahnahbee
As he said this he raised the club and laid them dead at his feet.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 1 · Soon after
the father of the young women (Enchanted Moccasins legend) the mother of the young women (Enchanted Moccasins legend) Mudjikewis, brother of Azhabee
They immediately told their son Mudjikewis that his sisters had been slain.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 1
Mudjikewis, brother of Azhabee Onwe Bahmondoong
I will pursue him, and have revenge for the blood of my sisters.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 2
Taking a pair of them, he placed them near the skeleton. "Go," said he to them, "to the end of the earth."
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 2
The other, finding he was closely pursued, now changed himself into a very old man, with two daughters, who lived in a large lodge in the centre of a beautiful garden, which was filled with everything that could delight the eye or was pleasant to the taste.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 2
Onwe Bahmondoong [[the elder daughter (Enchanted Moccasins legend)]] [[the younger daughter (Enchanted Moccasins legend)]] Mudjikewis, brother of Azhabee
Their father replied, "Invite him in, my children, invite him in." They quickly did so; and by the command of their father, they boiled some corn and prepared other savory food.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 2
Mudjikewis, brother of Azhabee
All at once he seemed to forget the blood of his sisters, and even the village of his nativity. He ate so heartily as to produce drowsiness, and soon fell into a profound sleep.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 2 · as soon as he found his slumbers sound
Onwe Bahmondoong watched his opportunity, and, as soon as he found his slumbers sound, resumed his youthful form.
The Enchanted Moccasins · Part 2
Onwe Bahmondoong Mudjikewis, brother of Azhabee
He then drew the magic ball from his back, which turned out to be a heavy war-club, with one blow of which he put an end to his pursuer, and thus vindicated his title as the Wearer of the Ball.
Leelinau · 📍 [[sacred grove]] · On one occasion
On one occasion they went so far as to entice away into their sacred grove, and carry off a chief's daughter--a small but beautiful girl
Leelinau · At length
Leelinau a neighboring forester
At length, after a series of conversational interviews on the subject, she announced her willingness to accede to the matrimonial proposals, and the day was fixed for this purpose.
Leelinau · 📍 [[the lake shore]] · on the evening of the proposed ceremony
Night came but Leelina was never more seen, except by a fisherman on the lake shore, who conceived that he had seen her go off with one of the tall fairies known as the fairy of Green Pines, with green plumes nodding o'er his brows;