Ceremonies and Beliefs
ACTIVITY 6: A Coyote Legend!

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Ceremonies & Beliefs

ACTIVITY 6: A Coyote Legend!

Materials:

1. Read the information in the first paragraph about Coyote Trickster Tales.

2. Read one of the Coyote legends below. As you are reading, remember what traits Coyote uses in the story.

Coyote Brings Fire

Coyote and the Mice

3. Coyote is known as a trickster. In Native American Tales, Coyote is always trying to trick the other animals in order to get his way. Think about the legend you just read. What different ways did Coyote act. Use Activity Worksheet 6 to complete the activity.