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Native American Literature The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky

Native American Literature A living oral tradition Never treated with same respect as Western or European literature Yet Western literature has roots in oral tradition (The Odyssey; Beowulf) Thousands of epics, songs, poems, oratories, and chants not recognized until 1800’s

Challenge for Scholars Translating hundreds of different languages New American Indian authors have revitalized native American literature by combining English fluency with knowledge of tradition

Native American Literature Use stories to teach moral lessons & convey practical information about the natural world Reflect an inclusive view of the natural world Show awareness of the power of metaphor Are passed on from generation to generation Reflect a belief in the cyclical nature of existence

Your Own Creation Myth One page typed and double spaced Follow Steward Companion Guide format Reflects style of Native American mythology