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Native American Origin Myths

Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts . Origin Myths: Def : A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples: Themes: Def : Comments about the human condition. Myths often have common themes. Examples: Archetypes:

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Native American Origin Myths

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  1. Native American Origin Myths

  2. Literary Concepts • Origin Myths: • Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. • Examples: • Themes: • Def: Comments about the human condition. Myths often have common themes. • Examples: • Archetypes: • Def: Symbols, patterns or characters that repeat across cultures. • Help express the theme. • Examples:

  3. Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo) • Origin myth: • a. How do you know it’s an origin myth? What things does it explain? • It explains natural features/customs: • 1. Origin of human kind 2. Origin of marriage (social custom) 3. Origin of religious ritual/why corn is sacred (used in Navajo prayers) 4. Origin of fingerprints

  4. Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo) • Archetypes • What archetypes (symbols/characters you’ve seen in other stories) are used? • “First Couple” (AtseHastin/Estsan) • “Spirit creators” (Mirage people) • “The elements” (wind) • “Sacred food” (corn) • “Animal charms” (feathers, skins)

  5. Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo) • Theme: • What morals, messages, or beliefs can be inferred? (What is being said about the topics?) • Creation of life was _________ • ____________________________________2. Marriage is _______ b/c __________ • ____________________________________3. Corn is _________ and _______ to Navajo people b/c it _______________ • ____________________________. • planned by caring gods. sacred • it was established by gods. important sacred • (literally) gives life.

  6. Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga) • Origin myth: • a. How do you know it’s an origin myth? What things does it explain? • It (again) explains natural features/customs: • 1. Origin of earth 2. Origin of marks on turtles’ backs 3. Origin of plant life

  7. Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga Tribe) • Theme: • What morals, messages, or beliefs can be inferred? (What is being said about the topics?) accidental. • Creation of life was _____________ • 2. The Onandaga believe that animals are to be ___________ b/c ___________________________________. respected they helped create earth • _____________ makes one a hero, not just strength or ability. Determination

  8. Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga tribe) • Archetypes • What archetypes (cliché symbols/characters you’ve seen in other stories) are used? • “Spirit creators” (Young wife) • “Friendly Beasts” (Animal helpers) • “Watery world”/ “Submerged earth” • “Important Tree” • “Important Dream” • “Overly Curious Woman” (Wife)

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