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Azban

Azban

Azban: Trickster spirit who is either a raccoon or a wolverine. He used to have long legs and he loved to run around, but when he tricked other animals into giving him food or doing services for him, big rock flattented him and his legs became short so he could not run anymore.

Text & Drawing: Eric F., Julian Middle School
Background: Kyle, Santan JHS

Citations: "Native American Mythology." Encyclopedia Mythica. 12 Mar. 2004. 22 Feb. 2007 <http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/americas/native_american/articles.html>.

"Raccoon's Last Race." Bugs and Stuff. 28 Feb. 2007 <http://www.bugsandstuff.com/shop/singles/4009.htm>.

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