Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest by Unknown
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"Man, come here." Locust went to her. She said, "You know best how to
pass through the earth. Go and make a door for us." "Very well, mother," said Locust. "I think I can make a way." He began working with his feet and after a while he passed through the earthy floor, entering the upper world. As soon as he saw it, he said to Utset, "It is good above." Utset called Badger, and said, "Make a door for us. Sika, the Locust has made one, but it is very small." "Very well, mother, I will," said Badger. After much work he passed into the world above, and said, "Mother, I have opened the way." Badger also said, "Father-mother, the world above is good." Utset then called Deer. She said, "You go through first. If you can get your head through, others may pass." The deer returned saying, "Father, it is all right. I passed without trouble." Utset called Elk. She said, "You pass through. If you can get your head and horns through the door, all may pass." Elk returned saying, "Father, it is good. I passed without trouble." |
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