Zuni Folktales · Character
The Mountain Lion
A powerful predator character appearing in some stories.
minor
First appearance: zuni folktales
The Mountain Lion shows up with force in The Coyote Who Killed the Demon Síuiuki. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Angry and insulting toward the Coyote, repeatedly calling him foul-smelling and a fool.
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In The Coyote Who Killed the Demon Síuiuki: Angry and insulting toward the Coyote, repeatedly calling him foul-smelling and a…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Mythical and Animal Figures
- Protagonist
- Twin War Gods and Companions
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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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