Early American Literature NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS LEGENDS MYTH

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Early American Literature NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS & LEGENDS

Early American Literature NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS & LEGENDS

MYTH LEGEND Traditionally considered true Sacred stories of creation, or how creatures came to

MYTH LEGEND Traditionally considered true Sacred stories of creation, or how creatures came to have their present form Generally focus on superhuman creatures May be transmitted orally or written Commonly associated with rituals COMPARE & Narrative of human life Grounded in history Considered within the realm of possibility Indoctrination Also oral or written “A reaffirmation of commonly held values of the group to whose tradition it belongs. “ Timothy R. Tangherlini May contain real people or CONTRAST events

VOCABULARY MUST-HAVES! ORIGIN MYTH—MYTHS THAT EXPLAIN PHENOMENA Customs, religious rites Natural landmarks Events beyond

VOCABULARY MUST-HAVES! ORIGIN MYTH—MYTHS THAT EXPLAIN PHENOMENA Customs, religious rites Natural landmarks Events beyond people’s control ORAL TRADITION—ORIGINATE FROM CULTURES WITHOUT A WRITTEN LANGUAGE. STORIES, POEMS, AND SONGS CONVEY PEOPLE’S VALUES, CONCERNS, AND HISTORY BY WORD OF

NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS & MYTHS Storytellers were selected to pass down tribal tales through

NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS & MYTHS Storytellers were selected to pass down tribal tales through the generations Each tribe has unique legends that vary in language, location, historical background, & religious beliefs

SAUTEE NACOOCHEE INDIAN MOUND White County, GA (two miles south of Helen) The legend

SAUTEE NACOOCHEE INDIAN MOUND White County, GA (two miles south of Helen) The legend states that Indian lovers from opposing tribes are buried within the mound. In reality, the Nacoochee Mound is a burial site Excavation between May & October in 1915 by the Bureau of American Ethnology of the Smithsonian Institution unearthed 75 burials.

Cherokee Seneca Onondaga Modoc Navajo WE WILL BE LOOKING AT THE ABOVE TRIBES…

Cherokee Seneca Onondaga Modoc Navajo WE WILL BE LOOKING AT THE ABOVE TRIBES…

AS A CLASS We will read “Earth on Turtle’s Back” (page 16) As we

AS A CLASS We will read “Earth on Turtle’s Back” (page 16) As we read, note the following: Main character Cultural Values Conflict(s) & Resolution(s) Purpose Is it a myth or a legend?

GROUP ACTIVITY Directions: Once you have read your story, examine the following elements… Main

GROUP ACTIVITY Directions: Once you have read your story, examine the following elements… Main character Cultural Values Conflict(s) & Resolution(s) Purpose Is it a myth or a legend?

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