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Klallam Indian Legends

This is our collection of links to Klallam folktales and traditional stories that can be read online. We have indexed our Native American stories 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 Klallams, the traditional stories of related tribes like the Saanich and Squamish tribes are very similar.

Note that since many children use this site, we have tried to avoid linking to any legends or stories which deal explicitly with sex or contain bad language, including slur words for Native Americans. However, like the folklore of any culture -- including European fairy tales -- there is often violence and bad behavior in American Indian folklore, so please use discretion about sharing them with younger children.

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

Klallam Indian Folklore

*Weather Myths of Cascadia:
    Stories from the Quileute, Makah, and Klallam tribes.

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