The mourning ceremonies further do not occur among the Athabascan, Yuki, and pomo tribes to the south of the Northwestern tribes as far as the bay of San Francisco; but outside of this strip in the northern coast region they are universal in the state.
"The Religion of the Indians of California"
A. L. Kroeber
They are apparently as well developed among the Yuki and pomo, who do not practice tribal mourning ceremonies, as among their neighbors who do.
"The Religion of the Indians of California"
A. L. Kroeber
pomo mythology is characterized by the importance of Coyote, who comes nearer than any other personage to playing the part of creator.
"The Religion of the Indians of California"
A. L. Kroeber