This Mi'kmaq legend explains in its own way some of the mysteries surrounding the Petitcodiac River. In the past, the river was crystal-clear and full of fish. A giant eel was attracted by such abundant food.
She rushed into the river, causing rampage along its shores. Asked for help, Glooscap offered to give great powers to anyone who would fight the monster. The only one who volunteered was a small lobster...

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Album trilingue: fran ais, mi'kmaq, anglais.

Cette l gende mi'kmaq explique sa fa on quelques-uns des myst res de la rivi re Petitcodiac. Autrefois, la rivi re tait claire, limpide et regorgeait de poissons. Une Anguille g ante, attir e par cette nourriture abondante, s' lan a dans la rivi re, d truisant tout sur son passage. Appel l'aide, Glooskap promit de donner des pouvoirs magiques celui qui irait combattre le monstre. Seul un petit Homard se porta volontaire...