Character guide

Iktomi

major

Also known as Poor Iktomi, wily Iktomi, Old Iktomi, The Iktomi, old father badger, old Iktomi, father Iktomi, Ikto

A trickster spider spirit who appears in many tales, often causing trouble or outsmarting others.

Manštin

supporting

Also known as gallant Manštin

A rabbit character known for his speed and cleverness in several stories.

The Stranger

supporting

Also known as the stranger

A mysterious figure who appears in various tales, often as a focal character.

Patkaša

minor

A character mentioned in the stories, likely a spirit or animal figure.

The Ducks

minor

Also known as the Ducks Iktomi

Ducks that interact with Iktomi in a tale about trickery.

The Fish

minor

Also known as The Fish

A fish character that appears in a story, possibly as a victim of trickery.

The Dragonfly

minor

Also known as The Dragonfly

A dragonfly character that appears in a narrative role.

The Turtle

minor

Also known as The Turtle

A turtle character that appears in a story, often as a slow but wise figure.

Iya

supporting

A giant camp-eating monster from Lakota legend.

Grandfather

minor

An elder character who appears in some tales as a wise figure.

Han

minor

A character mentioned in the stories, possibly a spirit or animal.

Inyan

minor

A rock or stone spirit from Lakota mythology.

The Grasshopper

minor

Also known as the Grasshopper

A grasshopper character that appears in a story.

The Dakotas

minor

Also known as the Dakotas

The Dakota people, referenced as a group in the stories.

Double-Face

minor

Also known as Old Double-Face, cruel Double-Face

A two-faced monster character in Lakota legend.

Dakota

minor

Also known as Koda Ni Dakota

A character or personification of the Dakota people.