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Who did Ayla think her snowman looked like?

Brun. During her first winter alone, Ayla made a snowman that happened to look like Brun. She was make-believing that the snowman was really Brun and sat in front of him to await the tapping of her shoulder. When she realized that the snowman Brun would never tap her, she smashed him.

Why was Jondalar going with Thonolan on his long journey?

to get out of marrying Marona. Jondalar went with younger brother Thonolan to get out of marrying Marona.

How did Ayla kill the horse?

With a pit trap that she dug. Ayla needed to get food for the winter, so she made a spear and dug a pit trap. She then ran after the herd and one fell in the pit trap. She then speared it while it was in the pit trap.

While visiting the Losadunii, with whom did Jondalar spend the night?

Lanalia. While visiting the Losadunii, Jondalar spent the night with Lanalia. She wasn't the prettiest but he didn't care because she was more interesting to be with.

After killing the horse, what did Ayla discover?

That the horse had a foal which was now orphaned. After killing the horse, Ayla discovered that the mare had a foal that was now orphaned. She was going to leave it to die, but when she saw Hyenas going after it, she scared the Hyenas away with her sling and took the orphaned foal back to her cave.

What animal attacked Thonolan, causing Jondalar to seek help?

Woolly Rhinocerous. Thonolan was attackedby a Woolly Rhinocerous. He was bleeding profusely and Jondalar was pleading for his brother not to go to close his eyes. To Jondalar's surprise, he heard a voice say 'Hola', and when he looked up he saw a boatload of people coming to the rescue.

Ayla wanted to perform a naming ceremony on the little foal, what did she use to perform it?

Red Mud. Ayla wanted to use red ochre for a proper naming ceremony, but she didn't think the Clan would like that so she used red mud instead.

What did Ayla name the foal?

Whinny & Whinney & Whinnie &. Ayla named the foal, Whinney. When she said her name, Ayla sounded just like a real horse.

Who were the people that rescued Jondalar and Thonolan?

The Sharamudoi & Sharamudoi. The Sharamudoi were the ones who rescued Jondalar and Thonolan. They were really two groups of people, the Shamudoi (land dwelling) and the Ramudoi (water dwelling). They came together and made the Sharamudoi.

How was the baby Cave Lion hurt?

Stampede of Reindeer. The baby Cave Lion was hurt in a Reindeer stampede. Ayla took him back to her cave to heal him.

With whom did Thonolan fall in love?

Jetamio. Thonolan fell in love with Jetamio. When he woke up from his injuries, he thought he saw the Mother. In order for him to marry her, Thonolan had to build a boat. The night before they were to be mated, Tholie and Shamio were burnt badly.

What did Ayla name the baby cave lion?

Baby. Ayla named the injured baby cave lion, Baby! He was so adorable and loved to play catch a tail, in particular, Whinny's tail! LOL

Why did Thonolan leave the Sharamudoi?

Because Jetamio died while giving birth and he wanted to die, too. Thonolan wanted to leave the Sharamudoi because Jetamio died while giving birth and he wanted to die, too.

What injury did Jondalar receive from the cave lion that attacked him and killed Thonolan?

A gash in his leg. When Baby attacked, he killed Thonolan and gave Jondalar a severe gash on his leg. Ayla was stunned to see men of the Others. She knew by the way Thonolan laid that he was beyond hope, but that Jondalar needed immediate attention.

What language did Jondalar teach Ayla?

Zelandonii. Jondalar taught Ayla his language, Zelandonii. When she found out that he taught her his language, and that nobody nearby could speak it, she was extremely upset.

What did Jondalar give Ayla (something that she never had)?

First Rights. Jondalar gave Ayla her First Rights. Even though he knew about her background and about her being forced when she was ten, he did it anyway to show her that not all men hurt when having sex.

What did Jondalar name Whinny's foal?

Racer. Ayla asked Jondalar to name Whinney's foal. He named him Racer, which in his language meant someone who runs fast.

What amazed Ayla when she first saw Jondalar face?

He had blue eyes like she did. Ayla was amazed that Jondalar had blue eyes like she did. She was even more surprised when she saw tears coming out of them.

How did Ayla pronounce Jondalar's name the first time she said it?

Duh - da. Ayla pronounced his name 'Duh - da', the very first time she said it.

Who taught Jondalar how to give women their First Rights?

Zolena. Zolena was the one who taught Jondalar how to give women their First Rights. Jondalar fell in love with her and was banished to his father's cave.