What is Tyee?
1.
The largest and most prized species of salmon. Also known more generally as Spring, King, and
--Yeah, so...I went up to Painter's Lodge to catch me a Tyee...
--How'd you make out?
--Well, I hooked and lost a couple, but finally managed to land one. It was only 46 lbs. but still pulled the boat a kilometre from where it was first hooked.
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2.
Large eyed creature not yet categorized by researchers. Notable trait: gathers nourishment and treats; shares freely with other creatures.
The Tyee gathered a pile of berries for other forest beings to eat.
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