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Native American Legends: Ioi (Yo'i)
Name: Ioi
Tribal affiliation: Chinook
Alternate spellings: Io'i, Yo'i, Iô'i
Pronunciation: yoh-ee
Type: Native American heroines,
Wise women
Ioi is the long-suffering older sister of the trickster character
Bluejay, and the butt of many of
his jokes. One of the most common storylines in Chinook legends involves Ioi making reasonable comments to
Bluejay which he then interprets in some
ridiculous way (similar to modern Amelia Bedelia stories.) At other times, Ioi gives her brother sensible
advice which he tells everyone was his own idea.
Ioi Stories
Blue Jay Visits Ghost Town 
Ioi and the Ghost Husband:
Chinook Indian legends about the Blue-Jay and I'oi in the Land of the Dead.
Recommended Books of Related Native American Legends
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Coyote Was Going There: Indian Literature of the Oregon Country:
Excellent collection of folklore from the Oregon tribes.
Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest:
Collection of legends and folktales from the Chinook and other northwestern tribes.
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