Le Petit Jean

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I recently came across this in the 1917 publication, "Folk
Tales of the Salishan and Sahaptin Tribes," whereas in
a Nez Perce story "The Seven Headed Monster," mention
is made on the main character named Laptissa'n.  A foot-
note states that it is derived from the French hero
"Le Petit Jean".

Although it may appear unrelated to CJ, the French influence
is just as well.  So I was curious if others may be familiar
of this French character.  Does it appear elsehwere?

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