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Native American Legends: Nirumbee (Awwakkule)
Name: Nirumbee
Tribal affiliation: Crow
Pronunciation: nee-rum-bee
Also known as: Awwakkule, Akbaakaatdutche
Type: Little people
Related figures in other tribes: Nimerigar (Shoshone),
Cannibal Dwarf (Arapaho),
Puckwudgie (Wampanoag)
Nirumbee are the little people of Crow Indian folklore. They are usually described as goblin-like beings
between one and two feet tall, with sharp teeth and squat necks. Nirumbee are generally enemies of
humankind; their behavior ranges from annoying but harmless mischief such as stealing objects or
tying knots in hair, to malevolent attacks such as stealing children or mutilating animals. In a few folktales
a nirumbee does show himself to help a Crow person, particularly during a sacred fast or in return for a
kindness done for them.
Nirumbee Stories
Little People of the Crow:
Blog post about the Nirumbee.
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From the Heart of the Crow Country:
Crow legends, traditional stories, and oral history narrated by a tribal elder.
Myths and Traditions of the Crow Indians:
Classic collection of Crow legends and folklore.
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