the grandmother's spirit
The Way to Rainy Mountain was created in 1969.
The epilogue in "The Way to Rainy Mountain" reflects on the Kiowa tribe's history, culture, and significance of the Rainy Mountain. It presents a reflective and nostalgic tone, connecting the past and present of the Kiowa people. It emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage and traditions.
of Kiowa tradition.
One excerpt from "The Way to Rainy Mountain" that reflects Kiowa oral tradition is the story of Tai-me, the sacred Sun Dance doll. This story emphasizes the importance of tradition, the interconnectedness of the Kiowa people with their spiritual beliefs, and the transmission of cultural knowledge through storytelling.
Protagonist and antagonist of the story the cricket boy
the cricket
Momaday feels strongly that the storyteller creates the meaning of his story (apex)
Jiminy Cricket was the talking cricket from the popular story, Pinocchio (1940).
Protagonist and antagonist of the story the cricket boy
In "The Way to Rainy Mountain," the horse represents the Kiowa tribe's connection to nature and the past. It symbolizes strength, freedom, and the traditional way of life that is fading away as modern influence grows. Through the horse, the author pays homage to the Kiowa people's cultural heritage and their deep spiritual connection to the land.
rafael
Protagonist and antagonist of the story the cricket boy