The Little Girl and the Ghost is a legend of the Cheyenne nation concerning a young girl abducted by a spirit after she is cast out by her mother. The story explores many themes common in Cheyenne literature, including the importance of following instructions, but it also includes a lesson on the dangers of acting hastily in anger.[image:19032]
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