The World on Turtle's Back

Front

Where do people live at the beginning of the world in 'The Earth on the Turtle’s Back'?

Back

In a Sky World above the world.

Front

What do the twins symbolize in 'The Earth on the Turtle’s Back'?

Back

Humanity's dual nature.

Front

What happened to the grandmother in the myth?

Back

The right-handed twin cut off her head and turned it into the moon.

Front

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

Back

It believes in a balance in 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 is the significance of the Sky World in the myth?

Back

It represents the origin of life and the spiritual realm.

Front

How do the twins' actions reflect the concept of duality?

Back

Their opposing actions create balance in nature, symbolizing good and evil.

Front

What role does the grandmother play in the creation story?

Back

She is a key figure who influences the actions of the twins.

Front

What does the left-handed twin represent?

Back

Chaos, disorder, and the darker aspects of nature.

Front

What does the right-handed twin represent?

Back

Order, harmony, and the positive aspects of nature.