# The Dragonfly — Old Indian Legends character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Dragonfly

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

## Who they are

A dragonfly character that appears in a narrative role.

## Relationships

### [The Grasshopper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/characters/the_grasshopper)

_friendship_

The Dragonfly and Grasshopper are companions, often seen together in peaceful or playful interactions.

### [The Fish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/characters/the_fish)

_friendship_

The Dragonfly and Fish share a peaceful coexistence, often interacting near water without conflict.

## In the story

### [Iktomi and the Fawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/chapters/iktomi-and-the-fawn)

Not present in this chapter.

### [The Warlike Seven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/chapters/the-warlike-seven)

Cousin of the Grasshopper; weeps so violently that his head falls off, ending his part in the war party.

## Links

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