In the mythology of the Lakota and other Oceti Sakowin peoples, Iktomi is a spider-trickster spirit and cultural hero. In the vast wilderness of the American Midwest, Iktomi experiences a series of humorous and instructive trials that illuminate humanity¿s relationship with nature. In Old Indian Legends, Zitkála-Šá uses her voice and expansive traditional knowledge to elevate the stories of her people.