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Story No. 2290


Coyote and Cloud

Book Name:

Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales

Tradition: American Indian, Achomawi, Atsugewi

Coyote and Cloud ran a race. Cloud bet storm, and Coyote clear weather. They started far away to the south, and for a while Coyote was in the lead. Then Cloud made fruits of all kinds to grow in front of Coyote; and he, looking back and seeing Cloud far behind, stopped to eat. In this way Cloud caught up and won. This is why we have storms in winter-time.

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Achomawi tale

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