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It is not only in so general a manner as is indicated by the 
above selections that the second method of plot elaboration is 
used. Even in myths where the first method is used for the 
general elaboration of the plot, the second is frequently found 
employed for specific episodes and motifs. For instance in the 
Winnebago Twin myth, when the boys have to disguise them- 
selves in order not to be detected by the giant who is carrying 
the head of their slain uncle, instead of going to the scene of 
action and disguising themselves there, an old man tells them 
what to do, or, according to another version, one of the boys 
disguises himself and the other judges of the adequacy of the 
success. 
For the third method of plot elaboration, I will select the 
Zapotec legend of “The Rooster and the Bull.” 
“A rooster, walking along in a happy frame of mind, chanced 
upon a place so dreary-looking that it did not seem possible 
that any other animal lived there. Our valiant rooster trudged 
along singing with that sonorous voice that we know he possesses. 
Coming after a while to a very beautiful place, he said, ‘How 
beautiful is this earth! Why have I not a companion with whom 
I might converse ? Indeed, I would like to know how it was 
that the world was created.’ After he had spoken a good deal, 
a bull who was sleeping there jumped up and said, ‘O my friend, 
little rooster, it is but a moment since you asked why you had 
no companion. Now listen. I have hastened to meet you 
because your words made me feel a deep pity for you.’ The 
rooster immediately said, ‘How fine this is! Where were you 
when you heard my voice ?’ Ah, my friend, I was resting under 
a tree which you may notice near here, but as soon as I heard 
your sighs I hastened to meet you that I might talk with you. 
But before I begin, tell me what you would like to have me speak 
of.’ ‘My friend, I would like to have you tell me something 
of how the world was created,’ answered the rooster. The bull 
answered, ‘Very well, my friend, I will commence.’ 
“ ‘When I was a young child, I remember very well how 
my father would speak of this at night, that is, of the creation 
of the world. Our ancestors created the world. And how did 
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