Coyote's Fishnet
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BruceS
N 46° 26.505 W 116° 53.565
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Historical marker commemorating the Nez Perce a legend of Coyote and Black Bear.
Waymark Code: WM25D5
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2007
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Coyote's Fishnet
A Nez Perce Indian legend tells how Coyote and Black Bear had falling out
while fishing her long ago. Coyote, the all-powerful animal spirit, was
having a good time until Black Bear, the busybody, began to tease him.
Finally losing his temper, Coyote tossed his hug fishnet onto the hills across
the river. To teach Black Bear a less, Coyote threw him to the top of the
hill on this side and turned him to stone. The Nez Perce people know just
where to look for the net and unfortunate bear. ~ text of marker #262
Marker Name: Coyote's Fishnet
Marker Type: Roadside
County: Nez Perce
Group Responsible for Placement: Idaho Historical Society
Marker Number: 262
Marker Text: Not listed
City: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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