Why the Wind Blows Only
Some of the Time
an Abenaki folktale
A long time ago, Gluscabi and his
grandmother, Woodchuck, lived in a
small lodge near a big bay. One day,
he decided to catch some fish. He
climbed into his canoe and started to
paddle to the middle of the bay, but
on every occasion, a strong wind
turned his canoe around and forced
him back to shore.
Why does Gluscabi want the wind to
stop blowing?
Paddling into the bay is impossible.
Woodchuck is scared of the wind.
The walk to see Wuchowsen is difficult.
The small lodge may be damaged.