Native Languages of the Americas: Quileute Indian Legends
This is our collection of links to Quileute folktales and traditional stories that can be read online. We have indexed our Indian stories section by tribe to make them easier to locate; however, variants on the same legend are often told by American Indians from different tribes, especially if those tribes are kinfolk or neighbors to each other. In particular, though these legends come from the Quileutes, the traditional stories of neighboring tribes like the Makah and Skagit tribes are very similar. Enjoy the stories! If you would like to recommend a Quileute legend for this page or think one of the ones on here should be removed, please contact us and let us know.
Quileute and Hoh Indian Folklore
-Quillayute Legends: Two Quileute legends about the Thunderbird.
-Thunderbird Myths: Hoh, Quileute, and Tillamook Thunderbird legends.
-Weather Myths of Cascadia: Stories from the Quileute, Hoh, Makah, and Klallam tribes.
Are the "Cold Ones" from Twilight a real Quileute legend?
No. There are no Quileute legends about "Cold Ones" or other vampires. Stephenie Meyer, the author of the "Twilight" books, has stated that she made this fictional vampire legend up herself and only had her Quileute character tell it for the purposes of her plot. However, she did base other parts of her books on real Quileute mythology. For example, it is true that according to legend the Quileute tribe is descended from wolves who were changed into men.
Recommended Books on Quileute Mythology
-Quileute Texts: Quileute myths and traditional stories, in Quileute with English translations. --The Ceremonial Societies Of The Quileute Indians: Anthropology book on traditional Quileute religious customs.
-Native Peoples of the Olympic Peninsula: The culture and history of the Quileutes and their neighbors, written by tribal members.
Additional Resources
Books of Native American myths
Quileute religion and expressive culture
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