The stories usually include heroes and villains and are designed to teach a lesson. For the Blackfoot, this is a location where the world began; where supernatural mischief-maker Napi was pursued by the rock as he traveled from south to north, creating the mountains and rivers. google_ad_height = 15; This story is about NAPI, Now NAPI is a folklore hero to the Blackfoot (my people) and I was told this story as a young child. It's done in black and white which tempted me greatly to get color pens and color the graphic pages. 2 0 obj Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. The Blackfoot (a powerful North American plains Indian tribe) have used the stories of NAPI to educate, and motivate, their people since prehistoric times. //-->. A keeper to be sure! The Cherokee Indians <> Napi-Blackfoot-Legend-Rock. Old Man and Old Woman Woman Chooses Death The Origin of Death: Blackfoot legends about Naapi and his wife arguing over the nature of life and death. I really liked the "lessons learned" at the end of each story. NAPI Stories. Blackfoot Legends - Napi The Trickster.