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1 Native American Literature
The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky

2 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

3 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

4 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

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

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