The World on Turtle's Back

Front

What do the arrows that the man brings to the girl represent?

Back

The twins.

Front

What can the twins be interpreted as symbols of?

Back

Humanity's dual nature.

Front

Why is the right-handed twin angry with the left-handed twin?

Back

Because the left-handed twin kills their mother.

Front

What does the twins' creations in this myth suggest about Iroquois culture?

Back

It believes in a balance in nature.

Front

How did the woman and her daughter manage to make the crumb of earth grow?

Back

They walked in a circle from east to west.

Front

What is the significance of the left-handed twin in the myth?

Back

Represents chaos and disorder.

Front

What does the right-handed twin symbolize?

Back

Represents order and harmony.

Front

How does the myth explain the existence of different animals?

Back

Each twin creates different animals, reflecting their opposing natures.

Front

What role does the woman play in the creation of the earth?

Back

She is the one who brings the crumb of earth and nurtures it.

Front

What does the myth suggest about the relationship between nature and humanity?

Back

It emphasizes the interconnectedness and balance between nature and humanity.