Zuni Folktales · Character
Grandfather Burrowing-Owl
An elder owl character who serves as a priest to prairie dogs.
minor
Also known as Grandfather, the Burrowing-owl, the Grandfather Burrowing-owl
First appearance: The Prairie-Dogs and Their Priest, the Burrowing-Owl
Grandfather Burrowing-Owl shows up with force in The Warrior Suitor of Moki. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Not directly mentioned; the Cave-swallow is addressed as 'Grandfather' but is not the burrowing owl.
Grandfather Burrowing-Owl first appears in 0024 the prairie dogs and their priest the burrowing owl.
In The Warrior Suitor of Moki: Not directly mentioned; the Cave-swallow is addressed as 'Grandfather' but is not the burrowing owl.
Later, in The Prairie-Dogs and Their Priest, the Burrowing-Owl: The priest who uses a Tip-beetle's pungent breath to drive away the rain clouds.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Twin War Gods and Companions
- Diverse Mythical and Animal Figures
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- 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 Grandfather Burrowing-Owl in The Prairie-Dogs and Their Priest, the Burrowing-Owl