Native American

Which is NOT true about Native Americans?

• They believed in the balance of nature.

• They were highly spiritual peoples.

• They had a rich oral tradition.

• They are not the indigenous peoples of the United States.

What are myths?

• Myths explain the great mysteries of life.

• Myths are a common native thought to think.

• Myths are attributed to aspects of life given to the qualities of animals, plants, and other natural elements.

• Myths are what European explorers came to North America to find.

___________ myths explain how the Earth and human beings came to exist. They also emphasize a strong bond between the creator, humanity, and nature. ​

• Origin

• Nature

• Creation

• Spiritual

___________ myths also explain how and why a society has certain beliefs or customs (worldviews). ​

• Origin

• Nature

• Creation

• Spiritual

Which purpose or function of myth is NOT true?

• to awaken us to the mystery and wonder of creation​

• to change the workings of the natural world: every corner, every rock, hill, stone, and flower has its place and its meaning​

• to pass down the moral and ethical codes that support and validate social customs​

• to teach/ guide people to people through the trials of living