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The Gray Wolf

A wolf character appearing in some narratives.

minor

Also known as the Wolf

First appearance: zuni folktales

The Gray Wolf shows up with force in The Coyote Who Killed the Demon Síuiuki. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Good-natured brother who tries to keep peace and gives the Coyote directions home.
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8 connections

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COCoyoteKUKutchiTMThe Mountain L…BRBrotherTPThe Poor Turke…TGThe Gray Wolf

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Mythical and Animal Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Twin War Gods and Companions

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • 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 The Gray Wolf in zuni folktales
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