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Hawaii Online Native Lore: The Origin of the Iroquois Nations
Text of Iroquois legend, "The Origin of the Iroquois Nations." Also includes brief history about the Iroquois tribes in New York.
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Indigenous Peoples' Literature: Iroquois Oral Traditions
This website provides links to numerous Iroquois stories and fables.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: The Iroquois Indians
Information about the confederacy of Native Americans known as the Iroquois. Details how they lived and their allies and enemies, both foreign and from other Native American tribes.
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Iroquois Legends: "How the Bear Lost His Tail"
Text of Iroquois legend, "How the Bear Lost His Tail."
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Beaver Wars
Discusses the wars the Iroquois fought with other tribes and with the French in the last half of the 17th century, in their efforts to win control of the fur trade. A peace treaty was signed in 1701 to end the fighting.