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Questions and Answers about the Spokane Indians
 

what myths did they have?
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Most Plateau myths and folklore revolved around stories of a culture hero and transformer. This was usually stories about Coyote but in some places it could also be the Bluejay or another mythical personage. He is a beloved character in the stories, creator and trickster at the same time.

The many stories about Coyote, the "Coyote cycle", is well-known from adjacent cultural areas as well.

We have collected some Spokane and Plateau stories on our site.










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