Special training was given to the boys of the tribe who showed the most talent. They were carefully prepared to take the places of the older story-tellers, for the tribal tales must never be lost nor forgotten.
The Indian belief that animals can talk is shown in many of their best stories. Here is one about the birds.
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Little Wren flies here and there about the village of wigwams. She is the news gatherer for the bird council.