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Legend of the Tou Hill Spider and Haida tales
Haida narratives recount Tou Hill Spider who terrorized Toll Hill with rocks and a living rope trap until a fearless warrior killed it with spear, drum, and whistle. Tales describe the spider’s death, its pieces spread by relatives, and a periodic destructive whirlwind linked to Tou. A tobacco legend follows about Ne-kils-tlas and the sun theft, noting the desire for the sacred plant guarded by a powerful deity.
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