 “Let us tell the old stories, Let us sing the sacred songs.” –N. Scott Momaday, “Carriers of the Dream Wheel” In this quote, explain what Momaday is.

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 “Let us tell the old stories, Let us sing the sacred songs.” –N. Scott Momaday, “Carriers of the Dream Wheel” In this quote, explain what Momaday is referring to. He refers to the history and beliefs of Native American culture transmitted through the oral tradition of folk tales, myths, and poetry.

 The first Native Americans are referred to as the “Paleo-Indians,” who were nomadic hunters from Asia that migrated over the Bering Sea into North America during the last ice age, which ended about 8000 B.C.  By 1500 A.D. most of the Native Americans were colonized.

 Centuries before the first Europeans arrived in North America, Native Americans thrived in hundreds of different tribes, each with their own unique culture and heritage.  They obtained a tradition of ORAL LITERATURE-stories that were passed down from one generation to the next as they were passed down by each generation in homes and tribal ceremonies.

 A myth is a story that explains a natural phenomenon, human behavior, or a mystery of the universe.

 Creation Myths-tell how the world and humans came to exist

 Origin Myths- explain how natural phenomena such as the stars, moon, and mountains came to be or why a society has certain beliefs and customs.

 Native Americans often used rhythm to help them remember their very long stories  Drums and cymbals were used as aids  Also believed that the drum repetition could enable the singer to communicate with the world of animals, nature, and spirits

 “When earth was still young and giants still roamed the land, a great sickness came upon them. All of them died except for one small boy. One day while he was playing, a snake bit him. The boy cried and cried. The blood came out, and finally he died. With his tears our lakes became. With his blood the red clay became. With his body our mountains became, and that was how earth became.”

 The myths told by people around the world share common elements known as archetypes. An archetype is a symbol, story pattern, or character type that is found in the literature of many cultures.  Example: children with opposite qualities who are born of the same parent ( a woman gives birth to twins, one good and one evil.) 

 This character type, usually an animal-such as a coyote, raven, or a mink-that speaks and displays other human traits, has two sides to its personality. They are usually  Rebels who defy authority; Violence  Frequently cause trouble  Clever  Creative who unexpectedly reveal wisdom  Magic  Teach a lesson/moral

 Many myths emphasize a strong spiritual bond between the Creator, humanity, and the entire world.  In many Native American cultures, each family group believed it descended from a particular animal or other natural object called a totem.  The animal usually served as their guardian spirit, protecting the people of the tribe.