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The mythology of the Ohlone (Costanoan) Native American people of Northern California include creation myths as well as other ancient narratives that contain elements of their spiritual and philosophical belief systems, and their conception of the world order. Their myths describe supernatural anthromorphic beings with the names of regional birds and animals, notably the eagle, the Coyote who is mankind's ancestor and a trickster spirit, and a hummingbird.

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  • The mythology of the Ohlone (Costanoan) Native American people of Northern California include creation myths as well as other ancient narratives that contain elements of their spiritual and philosophical belief systems, and their conception of the world order. Their myths describe supernatural anthromorphic beings with the names of regional birds and animals, notably the eagle, the Coyote who is mankind's ancestor and a trickster spirit, and a hummingbird.
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  • The mythology of the Ohlone (Costanoan) Native American people of Northern California include creation myths as well as other ancient narratives that contain elements of their spiritual and philosophical belief systems, and their conception of the world order. Their myths describe supernatural anthromorphic beings with the names of regional birds and animals, notably the eagle, the Coyote who is mankind's ancestor and a trickster spirit, and a hummingbird. The Chochenyo (Chocheño) mythology of the San Francisco Bay Area has a strong culture hero figure named Kaknu, coyote's grandson, who is an anthropomorphic and closely resembles a peregrine falcon.
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