Zuni Folktales · Character
The Horned-Toad
A reptile character appearing in certain Zuni stories.
minor
First appearance: zuni folktales
The Horned-Toad shows up with force in How the Corn-Pests Were Ensnared. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Crawls into the Coyote's throat and sings a song, tormenting him further.
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Character groups
- Diverse Mythical and Animal Figures
- Protagonist
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- 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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