Old Indian Legends

Old Indian Legends is a collection of Sioux stories retold by the Yankton Dakota writer Zitkala-Sa and published in 1901.

Concerned about the effect of assimilation on the tribe's children, she wanted to preserve the traditional stories of her people.

[1] According to the University of Virginia Library Electronic Text Center, there are 14 legends which comprise this book.

He then takes the ducks back to his teepee and cooks them until he hears a tree cracking in the wind and goes to investigate.

The coyote escapes the fire and tells Iktomi that he had better make sure his prey is dead before preparing the meal.

In order to get the spots, Iktomi has to be buried in a hole and burned with dried grass, sticks, and cedar ember.