Native American Origin Myths

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Native American Origin Myths

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

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 used? “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 is being said about the topics?) Creation of life was _________ ____________________________________2. Marriage is _______ b/c __________ ____________________________________3. Corn is _________ and _______ to Navajo people b/c it _______________ ____________________________. planned by caring gods. sacred it was established by gods. important sacred (literally) gives life.

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 inferred? (What is being said about the topics?) Creation of life was _____________ accidental. 2. The Onandaga believe that animals are to be ___________ b/c ___________________________________. respected they helped create earth _____________ makes one a hero, not just strength or ability. Determination

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