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The Giant Cloud-Swallower explained

A tale set in Canyon de Chelly about a giant creature that swallows clouds, exploring themes of nature and the supernatural.

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A tale set in Canyon de Chelly about a giant creature that swallows clouds, exploring themes of nature and the supernatural.

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The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the children’s joyful play turns to horror as the elder siste…

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Nature and the Supernatural
The giant cloud-swallower embodies a supernatural force interacting with the natural world.