Zuni Folktales · Character
Bison
A powerful animal character appearing in some tales.
minor
Also known as the fourfold Bison
First appearance: zuni folktales
Bison shows up with force in How the Summer Birds Came. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The fourfold Bison (Awiteli Wakashi) slain by the boy with the Gopher's help.
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In How the Summer Birds Came: The fourfold Bison (Awiteli Wakashi) slain by the boy with the Gopher's…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Mythical and Animal Figures
- Animal Helpers and Tricksters
- 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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See Bison in zuni folktales