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Native Languages of the Americas:
Chitimacha Legends and Traditional Stories

This is our collection of links to Chitimacha folktales and traditional stories that can be read online. We have indexed our Native American legends 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 Chitimacha tribe, the traditional stories of related tribes like the Tunica and Natchez are very similar.

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

Chitimacha Indian Folklore

How The World Was Made:
    Chitimacha creation myth.
The Origin of Fire:
    Legend of how fire came to the Chitimachas.
Why The Blackbird Has Red Wings:
    Chitimacha legend about the red-winged blackbird.

Additional Resources

 Chitimacha sun worship
 Books of American Indian legends
 Native American religions
 Indian tribes of Louisiana
 Southeastern Native Americans
 Muskogean Indians



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