Starting with a piece written the furthest in the past, is the Native American tale of the “Coyote & The Buffalo”, written during the Early American era.(1600-1800) The Native American folktales of this era focused on teaching good morals, and explaining bad ones. This story originated throughout Native tribes in hopes to teach the tales important morals to children, and adults alike.The story also includes the explanation as to why “No buffalo ever lived in the Swah-netk’-qhu country”.(Pg.44) This story's purpose is to reflect on the consequences of selfishness and greed, and to also choosing carefully who you trust with the things you value. As when Buffalo gives Coyote one of his calfs and tells him,”Never kill her, Sin-ka-lip! Take good
