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1 Pourquoi Tales

2 Sometimes called “origin” stories.

3 “Pourquoi” is French meaning “why?”

4 Pourquoi Tales Old legends told to explain why things are the way they are. Usually describe something in nature.

5 Pourquoi Tales explain…
Huge phenomena all the way to small details of animals’ physical markings “How the Ostrich Got Its Long Neck”

6 Pourquoi Tales explain…
Origin of plants and animals “How the Bat Came to Be”

7 Origin of lightning and
thunder and mountains

8 Pourquoi Tales… Are worldwide Were not told for entertainment Were believed by people

9 “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears”

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