Iktomi Iktomi, the Native American folklore trickster, originates from the Lakota language meaning spider. Born from a spider egg, he transformed into a man with unconventional views and was first introduced to South Dakota in 1995. Known for deceiving the less fortunate with lies in his tales, Ikotmi manipulates situations to his advantage to boost his own ego. Despite his misguided actions, his stories serve as cautionary lessons in behavior, integrity, and critical thinking to avoid trouble. Today, his folklore continues to be passed down, warning the youth against trickery and emphasizing the importance of ethical decision-making. Lakota Creation Story - Origin story by Elder Duane Hollow Horn Bear. In the beginning, there was only Enya, …show more content…
Maka agreed with the idea. As time passed, Maka witnessed senseless destruction upon itself and decided to cleanse the earth through earthquakes, volcanoes, and other disasters. This led to the formation of continents and the ice age, changing the planet’s surface. Eventually, the transformation created the Black Hills. In the Black Hills, Iktomi encountered a cave where people were hiding. He persuaded one individual, Tokahe, to explore the surface, which was beautiful and abundant with fruits, but the elder warned them of the dangers above. When the elder transformed into a buffalo during the feast, Unakite, Iktomi’s friend, revealed her half-ugly side, causing fear among the people. The wind cave closed, and buffalo people approached, offering themselves for food, shelter, and clothes, the elder, now a buffalo, became their salvation. Legendary Creation of Devils Tower The Tenton Lakota skilled travelers. They traveled through North America, where they located salt deposits, gathered pigments for paint, and collected maple tree juices. They hunted, followed buffalo and gathered fruits and vegetation to sustain