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Native American Origin Myths

Native American Origin Myths

Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural

Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples: Themes: Def: Comments about the human condition. Myths often have common themes. Examples: Archetypes: Def: Symbols, patterns or characters that repeat across cultures. Help express theme. Examples:

Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo) Origin myth: a. How do you know it’s an origin

Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo) Origin myth: a. How do you know it’s an origin myth? What things does it explain? It explains natural features/customs: 1. Origin of human kind 2. Origin of marriage (social custom) 3. Origin of religious ritual/why corn is sacred (used in Navajo prayers) 4. Origin of fingerprints

Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo) Archetypes What archetypes (symbols/characters you’ve seen in other stories) are

Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo) Archetypes What archetypes (symbols/characters you’ve seen in other stories) are used? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. “First Couple” (Atse Hastin/Estsan) “Spirit creators” (Mirage people) “The elements” (wind) “Sacred food” (corn) “Animal charms” (feathers, skins)

Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo) Theme: What morals, messages, or beliefs can be inferred? (What

Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo) Theme: What morals, messages, or beliefs can be inferred? (What is being said about the topics? ) 1. Creation of life was _____ planned by caring gods. _________________ sacred ___2. Marriage is _______ b/c it was established by gods. _____ important sacred _________________ ___3. Corn is _____ and _______ to gives life. Navajo(literally) people b/c it ______________________.

Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga) Origin myth: a. How do you know it’s an

Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga) Origin myth: a. How do you know it’s an origin myth? What things does it explain? It (again) explains natural features/customs: 1. Origin of earth 2. Origin of marks on turtles’ backs 3. Origin of plant life

Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga Tribe) Theme: What morals, messages, or beliefs can be

Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga Tribe) Theme: What morals, messages, or beliefs can be inferred? (What is being said about the topics? ) accidental. 1. Creation of life was _______ 2. The Onandaga believe that animals respected are to be ______ b/c ________________ they helped create earth ___. 3. Determination _______ makes one a hero, not just strength or ability.

Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga tribe) Archetypes What archetypes (cliché symbols/characters you’ve seen in

Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga tribe) Archetypes What archetypes (cliché symbols/characters you’ve seen in other stories) are used? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. “Spirit creators” (Young wife) “Friendly Beasts” (Animal helpers) “Watery world”/ “Submerged earth” “Important Tree” “Important Dream” “Overly Curious Woman” (Wife)

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