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Since "The Little Elf" is based on Native Americans, there might be some words you don't recognize. Here is a brief glossary of the words and their meaning in case you want to know what something means.

 

Names and Meanings

Sinopa - Fox.

 

Raindog - Dog of the Rain.

Wakoyantanke - Lion.

 

Tahatan - Great Forest.

 

Day of Akecheta - The Day of Snow.

 

Eyanosa - Breaking dawn.

 

Dustu - Spring frog.

 

Kohana - Swift.

 

Important Characters'  and Events' Names and Short Biography

Sinopa (Kaywan) - A main character of The Little Elf. Brave and young, Sinopa is now a warrior (name used to be Kaywan) because he warned his tribe, the Tahatans, of an impending danger in two full-grown bears near their camp. In addition, he had been training "long and hard" for 20 moons (that is, about 20 months).

 

Raindog - Leader of the Tahatans. An old, wise senior warrior who, if he wasn't leader, would probably be an elder. Has a wife called "Dowanhowee", meaning flower, and a son called "Sinopa".

 

Wakoyantanke - A senior warrior of the Tahatan tribe. Known for his bravery (which earned him his name, meaning lion) and wisdom.

 

Tahatan  - A prominent tribe living in an area of forest and fields. From this, is their name derived, meaning "Great Forest". Their closest allies are the Eyanosas.

 

Day of Akecheta - A time of great bonding with other members of your own tribe. Carried out on the first day of Spring. The name, meaning "Day of Snow" is rather a misnomer, as it is also a celebration of the "End of Snow", which means plentiful growing, etc. After a big feast, members of a tribe will dance, sing, talk, etc. with other members of their tribe until the break of dawn. The next day is usually viewed as a solemn, resting day. Besides the warriors that go out to hunt and patrol, most Indians will rest the entire day.

 

Great Spirit (or Great Spirits, Spirits, or Spirit) - The sort of "god" that the Native Americans believed in. This was primarily their source of worship, though they also honored their ancestors. Note: There are many ways that the "Great Spirit" may be spoken of, but the most common during a warrior ceremony is "Great Spirit" or "Great Spirits".

 

Kwahu - An extremely brave senior warrior that is very experienced, kind, and wise.

 

Dustu - A senior warrior known for his firm hand.

 

Kohana - A female senior warrior. Female warriors are very rare, as most of the time only males become warriors. But in the case of an extremely skilled female, she may become a warrior. Kohana is known for her swiftness - in combat and in words. She is not one to be messed with. Very hostile unless around other, familiar senior warriors.

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