Vietnam or Thailand ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
Updated: June 3, 2025
Continuing, Souwanas said: "The moose encouraged the rabbit by saying, 'Nanahboozhoo's name was once Manabush, or Keche-Wapoose, Great Rabbit, and so I am sure he will be your friend, as I think he is a distant relation. "Not waiting for the council to close, away sped the rabbit along the route described by the moose, who had lately found out where Nanahboozhoo was stopping.
So, after farewell greetings to Kinnesasis and his wife, one cariole after another was loaded, and away the happy ones sped over the icy expanse of the frozen lake. The Christmas Packet The Distribution of Gifts A Visit by Dog Train, at Fifty-five Below Zero Souwanas Tells How the Indians first Learned to Make Maple Sugar.
The light canoe was once more pushed down into the lake, and soon they were merrily gliding along over the clear, transparent waters to their cozy home. In the Wigwam of Souwanas How Gray Wolf Persecuted Waubenoo, and How He was Punished by Nanahboozhoo.
The odor was so offensive that at first he thought he would leave it behind, but when he remembered that often some of the large feathers were used in ornamental work he decided to bring it along. The children were interested in its appearance, as this was the first dead turkey-buzzard they had ever seen. "Look, Souwanas," said Minnehaha, "the poor birdie has no feathers on its neck or head.
So busy brains and wagging tongues were at work, and the result was the formation of the following expressive name, which was quickly bestowed upon the child. It was first loudly announced by Souwanas himself: Souwanaquenapeke; which in English is, "The Voice of the South Wind Birds." At once all the Indians took it up and uttered it over and over again, so that it would not be forgotten.
They also wanted to hear a wonderful story, which he knew, telling how Nanahboozhoo helped the elks to conquer the moose. When there is a disposition to surrender we are easily conquered. So it was with Souwanas on this occasion.
She was fully aware that she could not long keep the startling news from them, and yet she was still resolved that never should any information be imparted by her that might bring down upon them any punishment, no matter how much deserved. It was a long, rough trail through the primitive forest to the wigwam of Souwanas. How long the children had been away she could not tell.
"I wish," said Minnehaha, "that Nanahboozhoo had left Pukaneh and his tobacco in the cave, for I don't think tobacco smoke is very nice in the house." Souwanas was amused with the little girl's opposition to his beloved weed, and while she was talking took the opportunity to refill his calumet. When it was in good smoking order he, urgently requested by Sagastao, resumed his story-telling.
"Didn't Wakonda do anything else?" murmured the little lad; but that blessed thing called sleep now enfolded both the little ones, and with mutterings of "Nanahboozhoo Wakonda Souwanas Mary" they were soon far away in childhood's happy dreamland. More about Mary and the Children Minnehaha Stung by the Bees How the Bees Got Their Stings What Happened to the Bears that Tried to Steal the Honey.
Souwanas's Love for Souwanaquenapeke How Nanahboozhoo Cured a Little Girl Bitten by a Snake How the Rattlesnake got Its Rattle The Origin of Tobacco Nanahboozhoo in Trouble. Wahkiegun, as Souwanas named the home of his white friends, always had a warm welcome for Souwanas.
Word Of The Day
Others Looking