1. Native Americans Plus Warm ups and Reading

2. Totem  Natural object or animal that is forefather of a particular family or clan.

3. Archetype  A character type, descriptive detail, image, or story pattern that recurs frequently in the literature of various cultures across various times.

4. Terms: Archetype  Character, symbol, or story pattern that appears in the literature of many different cultures. Trickster  An archetypal character who is clever, rebellious, creative, and often impatient.

5. Functions of myths  Emphasize bond between human and supernatural.  Give sense of order and identity  Heal the sick  Initiate young people  Find food

6. Give examples for each archetype:  Hero  Father figure  Fatal woman  Double  Witch  monster  Innocent  Wise old man/woman helper  Underdog  Orphan hero  Kind thief/trickster

7. Define  Vault:  An arched structure forming a roof or ceiling.

8. Alight:  To descend or come to rest.

9. Conjurer:  One who performs magic; sorcerer.

10. How the World was Made  What did the water beetle do?  Brought up the mud to make the world.  What does this tell us about the Cherokee reverence for all creatures?  Even the smallest creature may have an important role.  What do the conjurers do?  Put the sun in its track

11. How the World was Made  Which animals and plants are able to keep awake for 7 days?  Owl, panther; spruce, holly, laurel, cedar, and pine  What moral lesson does this episode teach?  Perseverance will be rewarded.  What does the narrator say when the Cherokee have no explanation?  No one remembers or we don’t know

12. How the World was Made  For the Cherokee, are humans more important than plants and animals or equal to them? Use the myth to explain your answer.