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Post by Okwes on Apr 9, 2008 16:05:10 GMT -5
Fox and Coyote as Shamans - Nez Perce
Now, there were several persons suffering from swellings of the body, and they sent for Fox to treat them and make the swelling go away. When these persons were nearly well, Coyote asked Fox for permission to help in the curing. So Fox let Coyote act as shaman, and the patients grew worse again. This happened several times. Fox would make them better, and Coyote would turn round and make them worse. By and by the sick ones ordered Fox to tell Coyote not to help, because he was not a good medicine-man.
Nez Perce Tales, By Herbert J. Spinden, 1907
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