This story was primarily a tale of the Northeast and Great Lakes tribes, although there is a variant in the Southwest.
A widely traveled tale among the Native Peoples.
When the mother dies, the two older sisters abuse the youngest sister and make her do all of the work.
When the sister of a mighty warrior from across the lake announces that her brother is looking for a woman to marry, young women are full of hope and glee. The catch? No one had ever seen him except for his moccasins hanging by the wigwam. The woman who can see him and who can describe his bow and bow string may marry him.
A typical Cinderella ending.
-Borrowed from the library.
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