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Old Indian Legends

Old Indian Legends

Written by: Zitkala-Sa
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Fourteen Old Indian Legends by Native American (Dakota) Author Zitkala-sa. These Legends feature the exploits of Iktomi the Native American Trickster god. (summary by Robert Scott)Copyright Literary Collections Genre Art Drama & Plays
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