Zuni Folktales · Character
Kólowissi
A named character or spirit in Zuni mythology.
minor
First appearance: zuni folktales
Kólowissi shows up with force in The Serpent of the Sea. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The sea serpent that appears as a child after the spring is defiled.
Kólowissi first appears in 0001 zuni folktales.
In The Serpent of the Sea: The sea serpent that appears as a child after the spring is defiled.
Later, in The Tale: The Serpent of the Sea who appears as a child, then as a giant serpent, and finally transforms into a handsome youth during the procession.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Mythical and Animal Figures
- Twin War Gods and Companions
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Open in readerNarrative arc
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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Kólowissi appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Kólowissi in zuni folktales