Introduction to Native American Literature

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Introduction to Native American Literature

Historical Background Native Americans: 12,000-70,000 years ago European Settlers: 16th and 17th centuries St. Augustine, Florida- 1565 Jamestown, Virginia- 1607

Historical Background Cont. Although presently appreciated, Native Americans/American Indians are often misrepresented. The vast body of literature was not even recognized by Western Scholars until the late 1800s. Until then, it was assumed that Native American had no literature.

Oral Story-Telling Traditions First and foremost, traditional N.A. literature has an oral history. Because of this, being a good speaker was valued in many tribes. Stories were handed down through the oral tradition. This is how cultures kept their stories alive.

Lost in Translation The European invasion brought linguistic tools for written records; however, much of the meaning of stories, poems, chants was lost in translation: Literally no English words for the native terms The uninitiated Caucasians rarely were given full tales and/or they may have shaped their translations to fit their audiences’ prejudices

Myths A myth relies on the supernatural to explain a natural phenomenon, human behavior, or mystery Myths are created to explain the unexplainable.

Origin Myth An origin myth is a myth that purports to describe the origin of some feature of the natural or social world.

Origin Myths Recount origins of Earthly Life (Creation Stories) Often Explain: Characteristics: Recount origins of Earthly Life (Creation Stories) Passed Down in Oral Traditions Exist across cultures Beginning of Human Life Religious Rites Natural Landmarks Animals Events outside of human control

Native American Origin Myths Emphasize a strong spiritual bond between the creator, humanity, and nature. Maintaining balance between these forces is very important. Drums were used to keep rhythm: Memory device Way to commune with nature. Common Conflict: Ancient customs vs. modern life Common Theme: Circle of Life Common Symbols: Fire, Water, Land, Wind

More Characteristics of Native American Literature Repetition and Rhythm of terms Anthropomorphism: giving human form or attributes to a being or thing not human, especially to a deity. Character Archetypes: a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology.