Zuni Folktales · Character
Locust
An insect character who races or competes with others.
minor
Also known as the Locust, the old Locust, himself
First appearance: The Coyote and the Locust
Locust's tie to Coyote is one of the pressures that moves Zuni Folktales—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The old Locust who sings a song, teaches it to the Coyote, and later tricks him by leaving a stone-filled skin.
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With Coyote (rivalry): Coyote and Locust are trickster rivals, often engaging in contests or deceptions. With Coyote (rivalry): Coyote and Locust are trickster rivals, often engaging in contests or deceptions. With…
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See Locust in The Coyote and the LocustCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Animal Helpers and Tricksters
- Protagonist
- Twin War Gods and Companions
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- 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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- Coyote
rivalry · negative
Coyote and Locust are trickster rivals, often engaging in contests or deceptions. How this plays out →
- Coyote
rivalry · negative
Coyote and Locust are trickster rivals, often engaging in contests or deceptions. How this plays out →
- Coyote
rivalry · negative
Coyote and Locust are trickster rivals, often engaging in contests or deceptions. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Locust in The Coyote and the LocustIn the story
Locust appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Locust in The Coyote and the Locust