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Native Languages of the Americas:
Catawba Legends and Traditional Stories

This is our collection of links to Catawba and traditional stories that can be read online. We have indexed our American Indian myths and legends section by tribe to make them easier to locate; however, variants on the same story are often told by American Indians from different tribes, especially if those tribes are kinfolk or neighbors to each other. In particular, though these legends come from the Catawba, the mythology of related tribes like the Creek and Cherokee are very similar.

Enjoy the stories! If you would like to recommend a Catawba legend for this page or think one of the ones on here should be removed, please contact us and let us know.

Catawba Mythological Figures

Yehasuri: Mischievous, dwarf-like nature spirits of Catawba folklore. Yehasuri are not generally dangerous creatures, but the tricks they play can sometimes be destructive, and they were sometimes used as bogeymen to warn children away from bad behavior.

Catawba Indian Folklore

*Catawba Little People:
    Catawba stories and traditions about the Yehasuri.

Recommended Books on Catawba Myth

Catawba Texts:
    Collection of Catawba folklore and traditional stories.

Additional Resources

 Books of American Indian legend
 Catawba words
 Native American religions
 South Carolina tribes
 Southeastern cultures
 Siouan language
 Catawba culture
 Native American Indian culture



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