Legends 9 - How the Boy Got His Name

Iroquois History and Legends by Andrew James Cotter

Mar 25, 20206:26Society & Culture

Based on "How an Indian Boy Got His Name" an Iroquois tale as told by Mable Powers (Yen-Sen-Noh-Wehs) in 1917. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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