Legends of North America's peoples
The Indigenous peoples of North America have told powerful stories for thousands of years, and this puzzle gathers figures from many of them. You'll be finding the clever trickster COYOTE, the transforming RAVEN, the storm-bringing THUNDERBIRD, and the great spirit MANITOU.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the legends, no two Native American mythology word searches are the same. One round a backwards THUNDERBIRD hides in a corner; the next a diagonal NANABOZHO appears across the middle.
Tricksters, creators and sacred beings
Many nations and many tales are here, and the words with them. There are tricksters like the SPIDER INKTOMI and the clown HEYOKA, the hero NANABOZHO and his grandmother NOKOMIS, and creators and culture-bringers like GLOOSCAP, MAHEO, TIRAWA and the corn spirit MONDAMIN. You'll also meet the sea goddess SEDNA, the fearsome WENDIGO and SKINWALKER, the thunder being WAKINYAN, the water monster UNKTEHI, the east wind WABUN, the WORLD-carrying TURTLE, and the idea of WAKAN — the sacred.
It's a great fit for a mythology or world-cultures topic. Tracking down T-H-U-N-D-E-R-B-I-R-D turns spelling practice into a legend.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole grid at once.
Print a Native American mythology word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Native American mythology puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a mythology topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What's in the Native American mythology word search?
Figures from the legends of North America's peoples — the tricksters Coyote, Raven and Inktomi the spider, the Thunderbird, the great spirit Manitou, the sea goddess Sedna, and heroes like Nanabozho and Glooscap. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Native American mythology word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for a mythology or world-cultures lesson and young learners.