"In the beginning the world was covered with darkness. There was no sun, no day. The perpetual night had no moon or stars. There were, however, all manner of beasts and birds. Among the beasts were many hideous, nameless monsters, as well as dragons, lions, tigers, wolves, foxes, beavers, rabbits, squirrels, rats, mice, and all manner of creeping things such as lizards and serpents. Mankind could not prosper under such conditions, for the beasts and serpents destroyed all human offspring. All creatures had the power of speech and were gifted with reason."
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Geronimo
Goyathlay (Mescalero-Chiricahua: Goyaałé [One Who Yawns]; 16 June 1829 – 17 February 1909) was a Chiricahua Apache leader; usually known as Geronimo.
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