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Native Languages of the Americas:
Chemehuevi Legends, Stories, and Myths
This is our collection of links to Chemehuevi folktales and traditional stories that can be read online.
We have indexed our Native American legends and myths section
by tribe to make them easier to locate; however, variants on the same
legend 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 Chemehuevi, the traditional stories of
related tribes like the Southern Paiute and
Shoshoni tribes are very similar.
Enjoy the stories! If you would like to recommend a Chemehuevi legend for this page or think one of the ones on here
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Sinawava (Coyote):
The culture hero of Chemehuevi mythology. Though he is a trickster figure whose frivolous,
irresponsible behavior is constantly causing trouble for everyone around him, Coyote also
plays a more serious role as benefactor and teacher of the Chemehuevi people.
Tivaci (Wolf):
Coyote's wise older brother. Wolf usually plays the "straight man" in Chemehuevi stories,
bringing Coyote back to life whenever his antics get him killed and scolding him for his
bad behavior. Some versions of Chemehuevi myths name this character Puma instead.
Chemehuevi Religious Beliefs and Practices:
Anthropology article on the mythology and ritual life of the Chemehuevi people.
Coyote Tales of the Mojave Desert:
Coyote stories from the Chemehuevi, Kawaiisu and Tubatulabal tribes.
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Mirror and Pattern: George Laird's World of Chemehuevi Mythology:
Collection of legends and folklore recorded by the wife of a Chemehuevi story-teller.
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