74. THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE WICHITA. 
come from. In the north there can be seen worlds of these bears, 
because the Bear went there, and never returned. Before the Bear 
arrived where the seven brothers were the oldest one talked to the rest, 
saying: ‘The powers we have had and the things we have had are to 
remain on earth for the people of the next generation. If at any time 
anybody sends out any kind of an expedition and the leader wishes aid 
from us he can get it by offering smoke to us.” ‘These benefits they left 
on earth for generations to follow. 
10. THE SEVEN BROTHERS AND THE SISTER.* 
The Coyote was a famous schemer. He wandered about in the 
wilderness looking for food for his family, and there were times when 
he was lucky enough to get something. ‘The Coyote worked all kinds 
of schemes and tricks on other people to make a living. Sometimes 
power was given him*to become famous like those who had given him 
the power. The Coyote was living out by himself, where there was 
no one else. He had no neighbors, and was accustomed to prowl 
around, and wander from one place to another, hunting for food. Once 
upon a time the Coyote went toward the west. He kept going, and was 
getting far from home. He finally came to some thick timber, and in 
this timber there was flowing water. When he crossed the creek he saw 
a grass-lodge. He then decided to go and visit the place and find out 
who lived there. | 
When the Coyote reached the place he entered the grass-lodge, 
and he saw a young woman who was staying at her home all alone. 
The woman asked him to be seated. Then she asked him if he was 
hungry. The Coyote said he was hungry. The woman began to cook 
some meat for him, and when she had cooked it she gave it to him. 
While the Coyote was eating, this woman began to ask him some 
questions. She asked him if he had any children. The Coyote told 
the woman that he had a daughter about her age, who resembled 
her very much. The woman then asked the Coyote if he could spare 
his daughter and let her come and live with her, for she lived alone 
in the daytime, and at night her brothers came home from hunt- 
ing. The Coyote said in reply: ° “Well, woman, when I get home, I 
will tell my daughter to come over and live with you, and you will 
find that I have a fine-looking daughter who resembles you. When 
your brothers come home they too will find that my daughter resembles 
*Told by Ignorant-Woman (Man) (Towakoni), 
