EarthBow
www.earthbow.com
.
.
Source: Myths and Tales of the
Southeastern Indians, By John R. Swanton, 1929
The Rabbit wanted to get a wife and the Wolf was courting at the same
house.
The Wolf being finer looking made the better impression, so Rabbit one day
said to the ladies: "The Wolf is my riding horse."
They did not believe him, so he told them he would prove it by riding him
there the next day. Then Rabbit went to the Wolf's house and said to him:
"Let us go courting to-morrow."
The Wolf agreed and Rabbit told him to call for him the next day so that
they could go together.
Free Download
Click here for info
Many more titles available from
EarthBow
eBooks
But when the Wolf called at the Rabbit's house Rabbit pretended he
was too sick to go.
He said: "I can not walk, but if you will carry me on your back I will
go."
The Wolf consented to carry him on his back, so Rabbit got up and they
started. As they were ascending a hill the Rabbit fell off and complained
that he was still sick and that he could not stay on unless the Wolf
consented to let him put on spurs.
The Wolf agreed and Rabbit put on his spurs to steady him as he sat on the
Wolf's back. As they went along Rabbit said: "Suppose you make out you are
my horse. You know a horse always gets the most to eat and has the best
time. Wherever we stop I promise to bring out your dinner first, before I
eat."
The Wolf agreed and they went on in a friendly way. When they got in sight
of the house of the ladies, who were looking for them, Rabbit said: "Now,
we must make a good appearance as we go up near the ladies and you must
caper and dance gaily."
The Wolf said he would do so, and, as they approached the ladies, Rabbit
stuck his spurs into the Wolf's side and up he dashed in fine style.
Then Rabbit fastened his horse to a post, walked up to the ladies and
said: "You see I told you the truth. There is my horse."
They were pleased at this and so he won his bride.
Click here to Return to the Native
American Myth and Legend contents page
Book sales help EarthBow provide free content
If you find our site useful or interesting, please show your support by
buying a book today!
Shop with confidence, EarthBow is an amazon.com associate
Click one of the book links at the right to learn more about that specific title, or click the link below to see a list of all books about Native American Culture...
More Books About Native American Culture - click here
NEW!! EarthBow eBooks... Click here for more info
www.earthbow.com - Bringing Ancient Ideas to a New Age
Copyright 2004 EarthBow
Non-commercial use: Distribute freely
Commercial use: Prohibited