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Culture and American Folklore Native American Culture and American Folklore

What they believe Close relationships with nature Natural phenomenon as a means of explaining creation, spirituality as well as their identity.

Strength in a Name Native American Names have roots in spirit animals, which give them strength. Examples: Antinanco-Eagle of sun Aucaman-Wild Condor Nahuel-Jaguar Nita-Bear

Creation Myths Center on: Light and darkness Good and evil Dueling forces in nature. Their cycle of life: Hunting Fishing Life Death

The Iriqoui Creation Myth

Story Telling Native Americans rely heavily on story tellers to continue the telling of the story of their culture through oral tradition. They were held in high esteem. They were the bridge to the past and the path for the future.

Stories and Nature They are filled with imagery of their surroundings. They create a relationship between themselves, the cosmos, and all of the creatures they know exist on earth. There is no evil precondition.

Spring Song (Chippewa) As my eyes search the prairie I feel the summer in the spring.

Song Concerning a Dream of the Thunderbirds by Teton Sioux Friends, Behold! Sacred I have been made. In a sacred manner I have been influenced At the gathering of the clouds. Sacred I have been made,

In Summary… Native American used the images of their surroundings as a direct link to their identity, beliefs and practice of life. The Puritans did this as well, but with different images…