Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that...
-
Upload
jonathan-davis -
Category
Documents
-
view
217 -
download
0
Transcript of Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that...
![Page 1: Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples:](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082505/56649dc75503460f94abc8b0/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Native American Origin Myths
![Page 2: Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples:](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082505/56649dc75503460f94abc8b0/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
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:
![Page 3: Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples:](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082505/56649dc75503460f94abc8b0/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
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
![Page 4: Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples:](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082505/56649dc75503460f94abc8b0/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo)
Archetypes What archetypes
(symbols/characters you’ve seen in other stories) are used?
1. “First Couple” (Atse Hastin/Estsan)
2. “Spirit creators” (Mirage people)3. “The elements” (wind) 4. “Sacred food” (corn) 5. “Animal charms” (feathers,
skins)
![Page 5: Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples:](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082505/56649dc75503460f94abc8b0/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo)Theme:
What morals, messages, or beliefs can be inferred? (What is being said about the topics?)
1. Creation of life was _____________________________________________2. Marriage is _______ b/c ______________________________________________3. Corn is _________ and _______ to Navajo people b/c it ___________________________________________. (literally) gives life.
planned by caring gods. sacred
it was established by gods. important sacred
![Page 6: Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples:](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082505/56649dc75503460f94abc8b0/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
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
![Page 7: Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples:](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082505/56649dc75503460f94abc8b0/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga Tribe)Theme:
What morals, messages, or beliefs can be inferred? (What is being said about the topics?)
1. Creation of life was _____________
2. The Onandaga believe that animals are to be ___________ b/c ___________________________________.
3. _____________ makes one a hero, not just strength or ability.
accidental.
respectedthey helped create earth
Determination
![Page 8: Native American Origin Myths. Literary Concepts Origin Myths: Def: A traditional story that explains features of the natural world. Examples:](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082505/56649dc75503460f94abc8b0/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Earth on Turtle’s Back (Onandaga tribe)
Archetypes What archetypes (cliché
symbols/characters you’ve seen in other stories) are used? 1. “Spirit creators” (Young wife)2. “Friendly Beasts” (Animal
helpers)3. “Watery world”/ “Submerged
earth” 4. “Important Tree” 5. “Important Dream” 6. “Overly Curious Woman” (Wife)