The Aztec name for the coyote was “coyotyl," which loosely translates to “trickster,” while Navajo sheep and goat herders referred to the coyote as “God's dog.” European settlers, however, viewed ...

Coyote, who is prominent in the Navajo creation story and many other Navajo teachings, also said there would be death ...

Hillerman ( Coyote Waits ) fully develops the background of the cases pursued by Navajo Tribal Policemen, Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee, so that the resolutions--personal and professional ...