38. Frog and Moon.1
This story is told in exactly the same way as in the "Traditions of the Thompson River Indians," pp. 91, 92, “The Moon and his Younger sister.”
39. Wolverine.
(Nkamtci'memux.)In the mythological period Wolverine was known as a great and successful hunter, and as a man of great strength. He could easily carry two large deer on his back at one time. Wolf was the only one who equalled him in strength.
40. Sna'naz and the Wind.2
This story, from the beginning to the end of the 15th line on p. 88, is like No. 34 in the "Traditions of the Thompson River Indians." The chief spoken of was also a shaman of great power and ugly character. From the 15th line, the story of the flight is the same in all details as that told by Hill-Tout, pp. 50, 51, and the first line of p. 52. Here the story ends with Sna’naz reaching home with the girl.
41. Men and Women.3
(Nkamtci'nEmux.)Formerly men menstruated, and women did not, but the latter were jealous of the men, thinking they were the better off. They laughed at them when they complained of the hardship, and said, “Let us menstruate.”
1. Compare Shuswap, p. 653; Uta'mqt, p. 229 of this volume.
2. Compare also Shuswap, p. 702, and Nicola story Sna'naz and the Shaman in this collection.
3 See Shuswap, p. 626.
