Zuni Folktales · Character
The Owls
A group of owl characters who appear in various tales.
minor
Also known as the Owls, their, our
First appearance: zuni folktales
The Owls shows up with force in How the Corn-Pests Were Ensnared. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Burrowing-owls who perform the Foam-dance and mock the Coyote after his humiliation.
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- Other
Character groups
- Owl Characters
- Protagonist
- Twin War Gods and Companions
- Animal Helpers and Tricksters
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- 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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