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Native American Tornado Mythology

Here is our collection of Native American legends and traditional stories about tornados.

Native American Tornado Gods and Spirits

Cyclone Person (Shawnee)

Dagwanoenyent (Iroquois)

Whirlwind Woman (Arikara)

Coyote and the Whirlwind:
Caddo legend about the origin of tornados and why death is permanent.

Shawnee Mythology:
Article on Shawnee oral traditions including stories about Cyclone Person and the Four Winds.

The Power Of The Cyclone:
Caddo legend about a boy who received tornado powers.

Weather Legends: Native American Lore and Science of Weather:
Collection of weather myths from various tribes, including a chapter on tornados.