The World on the Turtle's Back

Front

What does the Iroquois culture believe in regarding nature?

Back

A balance in nature.

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

What do the birds' actions show when the woman falls from the Sky-World?

Back

Animals care about others.

Front

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

Back

The twins.

Front

What does the right-handed twin take control of?

Back

The daytime.

Front

What is the significance of the Great Tree in the myth?

Back

It represents life and sustenance.

Front

How do the twins' creations reflect Iroquois beliefs?

Back

They illustrate the duality and balance in nature.

Front

What role do animals play in the myth when the woman falls?

Back

They demonstrate compassion and cooperation.

Front

What does the left-handed twin represent in the myth?

Back

Chaos and disorder.

Front

What is the outcome of the twins' rivalry?

Back

The creation of the world as we know it.