Native American Creation Myths: The Earth on a Turtle's Back
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6 questions
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Why did the chief decide to uproot the great tree?
Why did the chief decide to uproot the great tree?
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When the chief’s wife fell from Skyland, what did the animals below decide to do?
When the chief’s wife fell from Skyland, what did the animals below decide to do?
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By the end of the story, what is created (after all, it’s a creation myth!)?
By the end of the story, what is created (after all, it’s a creation myth!)?
After reading the origin myth, what cultural beliefs and values are portrayed? What can be learned about the Onandaga tribe through this origin myth?
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Identify 3 beliefs and/or values that can be seen in the origin myth.
Identify 3 beliefs and/or values that can be seen in the origin myth.
- Oftentimes, Native American stories and origin myths were used to relay important lessons.
- Based on the Onandaga story, “The Earth on Turtle’s Back,” respond to the following questiona:
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What do you think is the moral of this story?
What do you think is the moral of this story?
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How is this lesson taught through this story?
How is this lesson taught through this story?