The dog is the Indian’s best friend. He is the comrade by day and the protector by night. As long as the Indian’s dog has strength, he will fight for his friend.
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HOW THE INDIANS LEARNED TO HEAL – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
A long, long time ago, some Indians were running along a trail that led to an Indian settlement. As they ran, a rabbit jumped from the bushes and sat before them.
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HOW OLD MAN WINTER WAS DRIVEN BACK – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Far away in the North Sky lives Old Man Winter. Every year he leaves his wigwam in the sky and comes to earth.
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WHY CROWS ARE POOR – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
After the Great Spirit had made the Red Children and had given them this beautiful land in which to live, he sent them a great gift,—the gift of the corn.
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WHY THE PARTRIDGE DRUMS – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
It was after the Great Spirit had made all the beautiful birds, that the Evil Spirit came along. He saw the beautiful birds and heard their beautiful songs.
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WHY INDIANS NEVER SHOOT PIGEONS – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
An Indian hunter went into the forest in search of game.
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HOW MICE OVERCAME THE WARRIORS – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Once a tribe of the Iroquois became very warlike and cruel. They liked to follow the warpath rather than the hunting trails.
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HOW THE TURKEY BUZZARD GOT HIS SUIT – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
It was a long, long time ago, when the earth was very young. Trees and flowers were growing everywhere, but there were no birds.
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HOW TWO INDIAN BOYS SETTLED A QUARREL – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Flying Squirrel and Lightning Bow were two little Indian boys. They lived by Singing River, and they played from sunrise to sunset. They were as happy as the day was long.
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WHY THE EAGLE DEFENDS AMERICANS – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Many, many moons before the White man came, a little Indian boy was left in the woods.
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WHY THE CHIPMUNK HAS BLACK STRIPES – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
At one time, the animals had tribes and chiefs, like men. It was when the porcupine was chief, that a council was called.
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HOW THE WHITE MAN CAME – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Long, long before Columbus came to America, the Red Children were here. They were the first and only real Americans.
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WHY THE ICE ROOF FELL – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
A great many winters ago, there lived at the foot of a certain lake a tribe of wicked Indians. These Indians were so fierce, and warlike, and wasteful, they went about destroying everything.
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A FIREMAKER AND A PEACEMAKER – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
In the olden times, tribes of Indians did not always live in one place as they do now. They sometimes wandered from one valley or woodland to another.
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WHY THE WOODPECKER BORES FOR ITS FOOD – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Once upon a time, the Great Spirit left the Happy Hunting Ground and came to earth. He took the form of a poor, hungry man. He went from wigwam to wigwam, asking for food.
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HOW THE IROQUOIS GIVE THANKS – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
The Iroquois Red Children are a grateful people. The true Iroquois never rises after eating without saying, “Niaweh,” which means, “I am thankful.” The others reply, “Niuh,”—”It is well.”
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HOW THE WOMAN OVERCAME THE BEAR – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
An Indian woman built a wigwam in the deep wood. She was a brave woman. She had no fear.
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STORY-TELLING TIME – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
The old-time Indians say that long, long ago, the Little People made a law that stories must not be told in summer.
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WHAT THE ASH AND THE MAPLE LEARNED – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Long ago, birds, trees, animals, and men knew each the language of the other, and all could talk together.
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HOW THE FAIRIES WORKED MAGIC – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Once a little Indian girl was very sad and unhappy. The Great Spirit had taken her father and mother, and she had gone to live with relatives who did not want her.
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