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Native American Literature. The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky. 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)
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Native American Literature The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky
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
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
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
Your Own Creation Myth • One page typed and double spaced • Follow Steward Companion Guide format • Reflects style of Native American mythology
