The dragonfly is found in Native American myth and art. They are popular symbols in Plains Indian cultures, appearing on the clothing of the; Sun Dance and the Ghost Dance as decorative features.

I also discovered that there is folklore attached to the dragonfly. Some of its folk names are Devil's needle, Darner, Serpent Doctor. Many people fear the dragonfly because of its needle-like body.

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Synopsis: An expression of the universal myth of the hero-quest, this beautiful story also portrays the Indian reverence for the source of life: the Solar Fire. ... The Boy Who Made Dragonfly: A Zuni Myth;

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