the old woman (Myth 87)

Role: water cannibal who helps the man · First appears: Myth 87 · The Water Cannibals

Life events

The old woman led the man underwater to her settlement.(Myth 87 · The Water Cannibals)
- With: the man (Myth 87)
- “When she came to the water she stepped in and he followed, and there was a road under the water, and another country there just like that above.”
The old woman fed the man bread and beans, and he recovered his health.(Myth 87 · The Water Cannibals)
- With: the man (Myth 87)
- “So it was every day, until soon he was well and strong again.”
The old woman sent the recovered man home, instructing him to keep silent for seven days.(Myth 87 · The Water Cannibals · 📍 Tikwali'tsi)
- With: the man (Myth 87)
- “Then she told him he might go home now, but he must be sure not to speak to anyone for seven days, and if any of his friends should question him he must make signs as if his throat were sore and keep silent.”

recipient: the man (Myth 87) (She cared for and healed him.) “So it was every day, until soon he was well and strong again.”

Extracted from the original text of Myths of the Cherokee. Made with Rho MD.