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Tonight, we'll read the story of the mischievous animals of Algonquin legends, particularly the Badger, the weasel fairies, the Moose, and the Martin.

This story is based on one found in the book Algonquin Legends of New England, published in 1884

and compiled by Charles Godfrey Leland.

The Algonquin are one of the most populous and widespread North American native language groups.

Today, thousands of individuals identify with various Algonquin peoples.

Their legends involve characters who are simultaneously

human and at the same time represented by an animal or a magical being or sometimes both as is the case of

the Weasel Fairy Sisters.

Let's get cozy.

Close your eyes. Let's get cozy.

Close your eyes.

Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths. Far back in the forest, by a brook, dwelt two young men, Mr, and Mr. Moose. Of these, each had a wigwam, and each had a grandmother who kept house.

Mr. Moose hunted and worked industriously, but Mr. Martin lived upon his neighbors, took advantage of their good nature, just as someone who plants corn

and beans depends upon the pleasant smiles of the sun.

Whenever food came around, Mr. Martin hung around.

One day, Mr. Moose went out hunting and killed a bear and brought home a single load of meat,

leaving the rest behind, being thrifty and not caring to feed those who didn't return the favor or thank him.

He said to his grandmother,

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