Traditional moccasins, featured in many of these myths. (Wikimedia Commons)
The first story in Part B was downright spooky. The way in which the boys' mother was killed was Joker-esque, and the fact that the unborn children survived the death was unnerving. The story was also interesting in its structure because the father kept telling them what not to do, even surely realizing that they had disobeyed him at all past points. I think I'll write a story for this week from his perspective!
I commented in Part A on the observation that murder is seemingly allowed but not appreciated in some of these stories. This trend continues in this section. Instead of exact punishment, killers in these myths are subjected to elaborate plots for vengeance.
Overall, these stories feel very loose, especially in the way they deal with magic. It almost seems like anyone can perform at least some sort of magic act without exposition. This makes the stories feel a little dream-like and unpredictable.
Bibliography. Tales of the North American Indians by Stith Thompson. Web Link.
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