A girl or two sisters marry a valuable partner. His rival kills or attempts to kill him or his wives. As a consequence, the women turn into water birds
| Areal ID | Tradition |
| 12.4.2.1 | Menominee |
| 12.4.2.9 | Potawatomi |
| 12.4.3.4 | Eastern Swamy Cree |
| 12.7.1.4 | Washo |