Legends of the Mosquito

Native American Legends of the Mosquito

The Great Father Mosquito - Tuscarora Legend

Legend of the Great Father MosquitoOne time there lived a giant Mosquito.  He was bigger than a bear and more terrifying.  When he flew through the air, the Sun couldn't be seen and it became dark as night.  The zooming of his wings was wilder than a storm.  And when he was hungry, he would fly into a camp and carry off an Indian or two and pick their bones clean.  
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How the Great Mosquito Came to Be - Tlinget Tribe

Long time ago there was a giant who loved to kill humans, eat their flesh, and drink their blood.  He was especially fond of human hearts.  "Unless we can get rid of the giant," the people said, "none of us will be left," and they called a council to discuss ways and means.
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Another Tuskaora Mosquito Legend

Many winters ago two giant mosquitoes appeared on either side of a river.  These giant Another Tuskaora Mosquito Legend creatures were as tall as a good sized pine tree.  As the Indian people paddled down the river in their canoes, these giant creatures would bend their heads and attack them with their beaks.  The mosquitoes killed many people.
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