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Mr. Cushing

The ethnographer who collected and translated these Zuni folktales.

minor

Also known as Cushing

First appearance: Translator's Introduction

Mr. Cushing shows up with force in Translator's Introduction. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The translator and collector of Zuni folklore, who requests the story and provides the introduction.
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In Translator's Introduction: The translator and collector of Zuni folklore, who requests the story and provides the…

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Cushing in Translator's Introduction