Zuni Folktales · Character
The Badger
A burrowing animal character appearing in some stories.
minor
Also known as the old Badger, The old Badger
First appearance: zuni folktales
The Badger shows up with force in The Maiden the Sun Made Love To, and Her Boys. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An old Badger who finds the twin boys after their mother's death and brings them home to his wife to raise.
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In The Maiden the Sun Made Love To, and Her Boys: An old Badger who finds the twin boys after their mother's death and brings them home to…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Mythical and Animal Figures
- Protagonist
- Twin War Gods and Companions
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the children’s joyful play turns to horror as the elder siste…
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