Andaokut Rescues the Children (Nuu-chah-nulth)
A woman whose children had been stolen by Malahas, a malicious forest goddess, wept uncontrollably. From her mucus or tears, a child was born — Andaokut. This miraculous birth child grew with extraordinary speed and possessed supernatural abilities. Andaokut set out to rescue the stolen children, tracking Malahas to her remote forest lair. Using courage and cleverness, he confronted Malahas and defeated her, freeing all the children she had captured. He killed Malahas and returned the children safely to their families. This story from Nuu-chah-nulth tradition exemplifies the theme of miraculou