It was desertedThe earth was desertedFirst they appearedFirst they came outFirst MukatFirst TemayawitFirst the chiefsFirst the ancients
—Cupeño creation song

Like other Native peoples, the Cupeños of southern California possess rich oral traditions. For them, these stories are records of their past. Cupeños have passed down these narratives for generations, thereby ...

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