Oban's Myths & Legends
The Girl who Married a Bear (continued)
She was no longer vain and proud. She worked hard and
stayed with the Bear People for a long time. She gave birth to two
sons, who were both half man and half bear. Peesunt's husband was kind
to her and Mouse Woman taught her many things. But she missed her family.
One day, strangers were seen outside the village. Peesunt's husband told her the men were her brothers. "They found bear tracks when you went missing and they have killed many of my people since then. They will not stop looking for you."
He looked at Peesunt sadly. "I've dreamed that they will kill me. I know you love them very much, and I won't hurt them. I ask that they treat me with respect as you have, Peesunt.
They must not drag my body on the ground after they have taken my skin. My feathers must be placed behind my ears and red ochre rubbed on my back." Continue
