The World on the Turtle's Back

Front

Why does the man go to the Great Tree at the beginning of the myth?

Back

He wants to make his pregnant wife happy.

Front

When the woman falls from the Sky-World, what do the birds' actions show about animals?

Back

They care about others.

Front

Throughout the story, the actions of the gods show that

Back

the animals are more holy and respectful than the flawed gods

Front

What does this creation myth explain about the Iroquois dance rituals?

Back

They dance in the same direction as the sun to honor the creation of the earth.

Front

The arrows that the man brings to the girl represent

Back

the twins

Front

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

Back

kills their mother

Front

The twins' creations in this myth tell you that Iroquois culture

Back

believes in a balance in nature

Front

The right-handed twin takes control of

Back

the daytime

Front

During which of the following actions is the left-handed twin most likely present?

• during planting
• after sports
• at harvest
• during war

Back

during war

Front

The twins can best be interpreted as symbols of

Back

humanity's dual nature