# The Fish — Old Indian Legends character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Fish

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

## Who they are

A fish character that appears in a story, possibly as a victim of trickery.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

The Fish and Turtle share a bond as fellow water creatures, often cooperating or coexisting.

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

_friendship_

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

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

_psychological_

Iktomi tries to exploit or trick the Fish, treating it as a target for his schemes.

### [Iya](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/old_indian_legends_se/characters/iya)

_rivalry_

Iya, a monstrous figure, preys upon or threatens the Fish, creating a predator-prey dynamic.

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

_friendship_

The Fish and Turtle share a bond as fellow water creatures, often cooperating or coexisting.

## 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)

One of the two surviving warriors; spokesman for the pair, blows water to burn villagers, and later frolics in the lake after being thrown in.

## Links

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