# The Dakotas — Old Indian Legends character guide

> The Dakotas in Old Indian Legends by Zitkála-Šá.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Dakotas

**First appearance:** 0001-old-indian-legends

## Who they are

The Dakota people, referenced as a group in the stories.

## Relationships

### [Iktomi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/characters/iktomi)

_rivalry_

Iktomi often antagonizes or tricks the Dakotas, leading to a pattern of conflict and mistrust.

### [Iktomi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/characters/iktomi)

_rivalry_

Iktomi often antagonizes or tricks the Dakotas, leading to a pattern of conflict and mistrust.

## In the story

### [The Tree-Bound](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/chapters/the-tree-bound)

The people of the village who live in fear of the red eagle and await the avenger's arrival.

### [Shooting of the Red Eagle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/chapters/shooting-of-the-red-eagle)

The village people who watch the eagle shooting, feast the avenger, and mock Iktomi.

### [Iya, the Camp-Eater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/chapters/iya-the-camp-eater)

The tribe that adopts the baby, flees Iya, and later kills him, freeing another tribe.

### [Manštin, the Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/chapters/man-tin-the-rabbit)

The parents of the stolen baby; they initially fear Manštin but accept his help and friendship.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/characters