Among the Maidu they are usually known as "burning," among the miwok as "cry."
"The Religion of the Indians of California"
A. L. Kroeber
Among the miwok the Coyote largely takes the place of the creator.
"The Religion of the Indians of California"
A. L. Kroeber
Nothing is as yet known of a secret society, but as both the southern and northern neighbors of the miwok performed initiation ceremonies, it is likely that they also possessed them.
"The Religion of the Indians of California"
A. L. Kroeber