ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Coyote begged Buffalo to give him the cow and another chance, but Buffalo refused. The jackal had to return home without the bison and hungry. The story ends with the coyote’s rampage being the main reason why there are no bison in the area where the coyote lives. “Coyote had to come home without a buffalo.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Native American legend “Coyote and the Buffalo” explains the absence of buffalo in Swah-netk’-qhu on the reckless and selfish behavior of a coyote. The coyote’s disrespect for the lives of others almost costs him his own life, while his greed causes the death of another.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the Creation Myth generally known to Navajos, Coyote’s roles are few: he causes the flood, originates death and interferes with the placing of stars, as well as generally poking his nose into everyone’s business.

Detailed explanation-4: -How does Coyote’s trickster nature lead to the absence of buffalo living along the Swah-netk’-qhu? Greed makes him disregard Buffalo Bull’s instructions, and Buffalo Bull distrusts him. Foolishness earns him the hatred of Young Bull, who moves his herd away.

Detailed explanation-5: -Coyote is considered a trickster to both Syilx Okanagan and Secwepemc peoples. Coyote is often breaking the rules and bringing teachings through his adventurous mishaps.