Myths and Tales of the Southeastern Indians: Creek Stories: 63. Turkey, Turtle, And Rattlesnake

63. TURKEY, TURTLE, AND RATTLESNAKE (42)

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Once upon a time the beasts, birds, and reptiles held a council to devise means of destroying their enemy, Man. It was decided that he must die. The Rattlesnake, being the most poisonous, was chosen