Native American Legends
The Birds
A Pima Legend
Once upon a time, when all the Earth was flooded, two birds were
hanging above the water. They were clinging to the sky with their
beaks.
The larger bird was gray with a long tail and beak, but the smaller
one was the tiny bird that builds a nest shaped like an olla, with
only a very small opening at the top.
The birds were tired and frightened.
The larger one cried and cried, but the little bird held on tight
and said, "Don't cry. I 'm littler than you are, but I 'm very
brave."
Note from webmaster: I am not too sure if this is the full story.
All versions I have seen on this story suggests that it is complete.
But I am not convinced.
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