Lodge-Boy and Thrown-Away (Natchez)
Lodge-Boy and Thrown-Away are twin culture heroes in Natchez mythology. The twins were born when their pregnant mother was killed by a monster — one was found inside the lodge (Lodge-Boy) and the other was found where he had been thrown away (Thrown-Away). They grew up in a single day, blessed with supernatural strength and abilities. The twins embarked on a series of adventures: they killed the monster that had murdered their mother, battled giant serpents, defeated man-eating ogres, and cleared the land of dangerous beings to make it safe for the Natchez people. They also brought important k