Native American Legends
The chocolate waters of the Petitcodiac River
A Micmac Legend
In the beginning, the waters of Pet-koat-kwee-ak were clear and
sparkling. But one day Eel swam down from the headwaters, his great
body pushing everything before him into the cold of the great bay.
Turtle told Glooscap that something had to be done about Eel. So
Glooscap instructed Lobster to fight Eel. Lobster drove Eel out
into the bay, but so great was the struggle that the once-clear
water was disturbed and muddied forever.
This story is very similar to the following one.
The Legend Of The Tidal Bore
In the days of Kluskap the river water was clear and fresh. Until
a monster Eel swam down the river and pushed all of the fishes and
all the fresh water into the salty bay.
Turtle told Kluskap of the cruel hardships that resulted. Kluskap
gave great powers to Lobster, who grew much in size and strength
and fought the evil Eel. The long battle stirred up much mud and
many waves far up the river until the Eel was killed.
And even today in Kluskap's bay and on the muddy river, with an
elbow bend, the battle scene takes place twice a day.
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