Of Other Men Who Went To Glooskap For Gifts

Charles Godfrey Leland (1824-1903) was an American writer working in the genres humour and satire and collecting folklore. He studied American and European traditions and travelled a lot while working as a journalist. Leland became famous for his comic book 'Hans Breitman's Ballads'.

This is an old Indian legend collected and retold by Leland that tells us of Glooskap - an omnipotent god. They say he's able to grant you anything you wish but for that you must act and speak wisely for great Glooskap doesn't like to repeat twice...