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Wiyot creation story adapted from the telling of Gladys Reichard The first people were born not right and were free. Above Old Man thought, How will they get rid of them? Condor knew that water would come. Condor’s sister got in a basket. It was tossed around and then came to rest. She got out … Continue reading Wiyot Creation Story

Maidu creation story adapted from the telling of Roland Dixon In the beginning Earth Maker and Coyote floated in a canoe on the sea. They sought land and after some time saw something that resembled a bird’s nest. Earth Maker attached ropes to the nest that stretched to the East, West, North, South and Northwest. … Continue reading Another Maidu Creation Story

Maidu creation story adapted from the telling of Roland Dixon. In the beginning all was dark – there was only water and there was no sun, moon or stars. A raft drifted in from the north that held Turtle and Father of Secret Society. From the sky a rope of feathers came down with Earth … Continue reading Maidu Creation Story

Miwok Creation of Man after the telling of C Hart Merriam After the world cooled Falcon went to Mount Diablo to see his father Condor and his grandfather, Coyote. He asked Condor how he could make the Indian people. He told Falcon that he did not know but his grandfather, Coyote could tell him. Coyote … Continue reading Miwok Creation Stories