1. Creation Myths Introduction - ALSO GRAB YOUR JOURNALS AND LEAVE YOUR SIGNED FORMS ON YOUR DESK PLLLLEEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSE!!!!!!!!

2. Do Now-Journal After watching the film trailer for “2012” please thoughtfully respond to the following questions: After watching the film trailer for “2012” please thoughtfully respond to the following questions: Do you feel that there is any merit to the belief that the earth will end in the near future? If not, do you feel the earth will eventually end? What will cause the ultimate demise of our planet? Do you feel that there is any merit to the belief that the earth will end in the near future? If not, do you feel the earth will eventually end? What will cause the ultimate demise of our planet?

3. Where does … The sky come from? The sky come from? The earth? The earth? The sun? The sun? The stars? The stars?

4. What is a myth? A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

5. Characteristics of Myths Main characters are usually gods, animals, or supernatural heroes Main characters are usually gods, animals, or supernatural heroes Endorsed by rulers and priests and closley linked to religion Endorsed by rulers and priests and closley linked to religion Explain how the world gained its current form and how customs, institutions, and taboos were established. Explain how the world gained its current form and how customs, institutions, and taboos were established.

6. Functions of myths Establish a religious experience Establish a religious experience Explain the unexplainable Explain the unexplainable Provide people with a model of behavior Provide people with a model of behavior

7. What is a Native American Creation Myth? The basic characteristics of the Native American creation myth are:Native American a belief in the Great Mystery, Creator or Great Spirit. a belief in the Great Mystery, Creator or Great Spirit. an interplay between the sacred and the natural world. an interplay between the sacred and the natural world. the assistance of animals such as turtle, loon and raven. the assistance of animals such as turtle, loon and raven. the key role that women play in the myths — Earth Woman; Spider-Woman; Fair Weather Woman. the key role that women play in the myths — Earth Woman; Spider-Woman; Fair Weather Woman. explanation of the universe that often depicts the bending or breaking of the laws of nature. explanation of the universe that often depicts the bending or breaking of the laws of nature. The attributes of Native myths paint tales that instruct, inform and warn the listener.

8. Where do creation myths come from? Oral tradition- Stories passed verbally through generations. Oral tradition- Stories passed verbally through generations. Native Americans idolize nature, animals, and earth in general. Native Americans idolize nature, animals, and earth in general.

9. Symbolism and Personification Symbolism- Symbolism-the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Personification-the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.