Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney

4 by James Mooney, Mooney, James, 1861-1921

Chapter 195: 40. How the Partridge got his whistle (p. 289): This little story is

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Chapter 195: 40. How the Partridge got his whistle (p. 289): This little story is

well known in the tribe. Whistles and flutes or flageolets are in use among nearly all tribes for ceremonial and amusement purposes. The whistle, usually made from an eagle bone, was worn suspended from the neck. The flute or flageolet was commonly made from cedar wood.
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