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		Amazon Mythology ^Votes:0 Amazon Mythology Visit the links to learn about Amazon myths related to objects in the sky, and aspects of their world. Back to the World Map The Sun: Kuat The Moon: Iae Last modified September 13, 1996 by the Windows Team The source of this material is Windows to the Universe , at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). ©1995-1999, 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan; ©2000-06 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rights Reserved. Site policies and disclaimer Read More Go to Site


		Anasazi Diaspora -- Navajo myth, Shonto Begay ^Votes:0 A NASAZI D IASPORA, BY S HONTO B EGAY Page Buttons "S hi cheii, My Grandfather, where did the Anasazi people go?" "S hi' tsoi, My Grandson, the Anasazi had to leave the land long before DinÉh , the Navajo people, came into the Fourth World." "B ut Grandfather, their villages are still here. Please tell me the story of the people who disappeared." "Y es, My Grandson, those ancient ones were blessed in many ways. They were taught by the spirits ways to live productive and holy lives. They lived and enjoyed the blessings. They built great cities, they made beautiful pottery, they had fields of golden corn. They needed nothing beyond that. But they became lazy. This offended the spirits." "H ow?" "T hey chose to live easy lives instead of Read More Go to Site

		Aztec Myths ^Votes:0 Aztec Mythology Visit the links to learn about Aztec myths related to objects in the sky, the Earth, and aspects of their world. Back to the World Map ? The Earth: Coatlicue The Rain: Tlaloc The Moon: Coyolxauhqui The Sun: Huitzilopochtli Venus: Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli The Pleiades: Tianquiztli Last modified September 13, 1996 by the Windows Team The source of this material is Windows to the Universe , at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). ©1995-1999, 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan; ©2000-06 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rights Reserved. Site policies and disclaimer Read More Go to Site

		Cherokee Legend ^Votes:0 CHEROKEE LEGEND LEGEND OF OPOSSUMS BARE TAIL In the beginning all living things, men, animals, plants and trees spoke the same language and behaved in much the same way. Animals, like people, were organized into tribes. They had chiefs, lived in houses, held councils and ceremonies. Many animals had characteristics which we would not recognize today. The rabbit, for example, was fierce, bold and cunning, and a great mischief maker. It was through Rabbit's tricks that the deer lost his sharp wolf-like teeth, the buzzard his handsome topknot of feathers and the opossum his long, bushy tail. Opossum was very proud of his tail which, in those days, was covered with thick black fur. He spent long hours cleaning and brushing it and composing songs about its beauty and vigor . Sometimes, when he Read More Go to Site

		ELAINE'S DREAM CATCHER PAGE ^Votes:0 THE LEGEND OF THE DREAMCATCHER. "A spider was quietly spinning his web in his own space. It was beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider at work, quietly spinning away. One day as she was watching him, her grandson came in. "Nokomis-iya!" he shouted, glancing at the spider. He stomped over to the spider, picked up a shoe and went to hit it. "No-keegwa," the old lady whispered, "don't hurt him." "Nokomis, why do you protect the spider?" asked the little boy. The old lady smiled, but did not answer. When the boy left, the spider went to the old woman and thanked her for saving his life. He said to her, "For many days you have watched me spin and weave my web. You have admired my work. In return for saving my life, I will give you a gift." He Read More Go to Site

		Encyclopedia Mythica: Aztec mythology ^Votes:0 Encyclopedia Mythica™ Skip to content (access key + m) or navigation (access key + n). Search (access key + s) Search for: You are here: » Home » Areas » Mythology » Americas » Aztec mythology » Introduction Aztec mythology The Aztecs were a people who, through military alliances with other groups, dominated central and southern Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century. After the death of Montezuma II in 1520, the divisions and internal strife among the 38 tributary provinces and the fiercely independent peoples at the fringes of the Aztec Empire, made it easy for the Spanish conquistadors, led by HernÁn CortÉs, to defeat it in 1521. The name Aztec is derived from a mythical homeland to the north called AztlÁn ; the Aztecs also called themselves the Mexica. Their language belongs to Read More Go to Site

		Encyclopedia Mythica: Maya mythology ^Votes:0 Encyclopedia Mythica™ Skip to content (access key + m) or navigation (access key + n). Search (access key + s) Search for: You are here: » Home » Areas » Mythology » Americas » Maya mythology » Introduction Maya mythology A people who occupied a nearly continuous territory in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and northern Belize. The rise of the Maya began about 250 AD and at its height the Mayan civilization consisted of more than 40 cities, each with 5,000 to 50,000 citizens, with a total population of 2 million. This lasted until approx. 900 AD, after which the classical Mayan civilization began to decline, leaving their cities and ceremonial centres vacant and overgrown with jungle vegetation. Reasons for this are yet unclear; some say this is due to armed conflicts, others because the Read More Go to Site

		Encyclopedia Mythica: Native American mythology ^Votes:0 Encyclopedia Mythica™ Skip to content (access key + m) or navigation (access key + n). Search (access key + s) Search for: You are here: » Home » Areas » Mythology » Americas » Native American mythology » Introduction Native American mythology The mythical beasts, heroic humans, and nurturing spirits that make up the fascinating spectrum of Native American mythology. There is currently is no distinction between tribe, tribal boundary, geography, or language. This area also includes Eskimo and Inuit myth. » Browse through the list of available articles in this area. Editor: Gerald Musinsky There are currently 582 articles in this area. This section was last updated on July 22, 2007. Main Home Search Feedback Areas All areas Mythology Folklore Bestiary Heroes Image gallery Genealogy ta Read More Go to Site

		Encyclopedia Mythica: Native American mythology ^Votes:0 Encyclopedia Mythica™ Skip to content (access key + m) or navigation (access key + n). Search (access key + s) Search for: You are here: » Home » Areas » Mythology » Americas » Native American mythology » Introduction Native American mythology The mythical beasts, heroic humans, and nurturing spirits that make up the fascinating spectrum of Native American mythology. There is currently is no distinction between tribe, tribal boundary, geography, or language. This area also includes Eskimo and Inuit myth. » Browse through the list of available articles in this area. Editor: Gerald Musinsky There are currently 582 articles in this area. This section was last updated on July 22, 2007. Main Home Search Feedback Areas All areas Mythology Folklore Bestiary Heroes Image gallery Genealogy ta Read More Go to Site

		Inca Mythology ^Votes:0 Inca Mythology Visit the links to learn about Inca myths related to objects in the sky and the Earth. Back to the World Map The Sun: Inti The Earth: Pachamama Last modified September 13, 1996 by the Windows Team The source of this material is Windows to the Universe , at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). ©1995-1999, 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan; ©2000-06 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rights Reserved. Site policies and disclaimer Read More Go to Site

		Indian folklore legends stories and Navajo traditional blessings and prayers ^Votes:0 Home . About Us . Literacy . Health Awareness . Folklore . Featured Artists Navajo Co-op Store . Catalog Request . Information Links . Site Index Folklore Dream Catchers A Native American story of Iktomi who appeared as a spider and spun the dream catcher web. 'If you believe in the great spirit, the web will catch your good ideas -- and the bad ones will go through the hole.' Turquoise Turquoise is considered one of the four sacred stones of the Navajo. For centuries they have regarded it as a valuable talisman and take pride in its possession. Newborn Blessing The Navajo blessing for a newborn child. Kachinas Kachinas originate from the religious and spiritual beliefs of the Pueblo Indians, in particular the Hopi and the Zuni. Kachinas are spirits, often of animals, who carry the prayers Read More Go to Site

		Inuit Myths ^Votes:0 Inuit Mythology Visit the links to learn about Inuit myths related to objects in the sky, and aspects of their world. Back to the World Map Back to Arctic Cultures The Sun: Malina The Moon: Anningan The Sea: Sedna Learn more about Inuit culture at the links below! Inuit Culture, Traditions, and History Photo Album of Inuit Experience at the Turn of the Last Century Inuit Myths Video: Explorers Arriving in the Inuit village of Qikiqtarjuaq Inuit Culture in a Warming Arctic Last modified June 18, 2007 by Lisa Gardiner. The source of this material is Windows to the Universe , at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). ?1995-1999, 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan; ?2000-06 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rig Read More Go to Site

		legend.html ^Votes:0 BLACKFEET CREATION TALE LEGEND OF THE BEGINNING Chewing Black Bones, a respected Blackfeet elder, told Ella E. Clark the following creation myth in 1953. Clark later published the account in her book, Indian Legends from the Northern Rockies. Old Man came from the south, making the mountains, the prairies, and the forests as he passed along, making the birds and the animals also. He traveled northward making things as he went, putting red paint in the ground here and there --arranging the world as we see it today. He made the Milk River and crossed it; being tired, he went up on a little hill and lay down to rest. As he lay on his back, stretched out on the grass with his arms extended, he marked his figure with stones. You can see those rocks today, they show the shape of his body, legs, Read More Go to Site

		Mythology of North American Indians ^Votes:0 Mythology of North American Indians Visit the links to learn about Mythology of North American Indians related to objects in the sky, the Earth, and aspects of their world. Back to the World Map Algonquian: Full Moon Names Pawnee: Tirawa Navajo: Changing Bear Maiden Navajo: Tonenili Navajo: Estsanatlehi Navajo: Ahsonnutli Navajo: Tsohanoai Navajo: Flintboys Navajo: Coyote Lakota: The constellation of the Hand Last modified October 19, 2005 by Randy Russell. The source of this material is Windows to the Universe , at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). ©1995-1999, 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan; ©2000-06 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rights Reserved. Site policies and disclaimer Read More Go to Site

		Mythology of North American Indians ^Votes:0 Mythology of North American Indians Visit the links to learn about Mythology of North American Indians related to objects in the sky, the Earth, and aspects of their world. Back to the World Map Algonquian: Full Moon Names Pawnee: Tirawa Navajo: Changing Bear Maiden Navajo: Tonenili Navajo: Estsanatlehi Navajo: Ahsonnutli Navajo: Tsohanoai Navajo: Flintboys Navajo: Coyote Lakota: The constellation of the Hand Last modified October 19, 2005 by Randy Russell. The source of this material is Windows to the Universe , at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). ©1995-1999, 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan; ©2000-06 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rights Reserved. Site policies and disclaimer Read More Go to Site

		Mythology of the Mayas ^Votes:0 Mythology of the Mayas Visit the links below to learn about Mayan myths related to objects in the sky, and aspects of their world. Back to the World Map The Earth: Bacabs The Rain: Xib Chac THe Moon: Ix Chel Venus: Kukulcan The Planet Mars The Milky Way Last modified March 28, 1997 by the Windows Team The source of this material is Windows to the Universe , at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). ©1995-1999, 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan; ©2000-06 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rights Reserved. Site policies and disclaimer Read More Go to Site

		Myths and Legends of the Sioux ^Votes:0 McLaughlin, Marie L.. Myths and Legends of the Sioux Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library \| The entire work ( 270 KB ) \| Table of Contents for this work \| \| All on-line databases \| Etext Center Homepage \| Header Front Matter Story 1 THE FORGOTTEN EAR OF CORN Story 2 THE LITTLE MICE Story 3 THE PET RABBIT Story 4 THE PET DONKEY Story 5 THE RABBIT AND THE ELK Story 6 THE RABBIT AND THE GROUSE GIRLS Story 7 THE FAITHFUL LOVERS Story 8 THE ARTICHOKE AND THE MUSKRAT Story 9 THE RABBIT AND THE BEAR WITH THE FLINT BODY Story 10 STORY OF THE LOST WIFE Story 11 THE RACCOON AND THE CRAWFISH Story 12 LEGEND OF STANDING ROCK Story 13 STORY OF THE PEACE PIPE Story 14 A BASHFUL COURTSHIP Story 15 THE SIMPLETON'S WISDOM Story 16 A LITTLE BRAVE AND THE MEDICINE WOMAN Story 17 THE BOUND C Read More Go to Site

		Native American Guide to Power Places - Southwest ^Votes:0 Native American Guide to Power Places - Southwest To the Native Americans the Earth was regarded as a living creature, a Mother, who naturally supplied her children, all creatures great and small, with everything needed from the bounty of her own substance. The Indians might surely have been the first true naturalists. They love and respect the Earth and feel a kinship with all the things of the Earth. In all tribal histroy, there are stories of man's interaction with the forces of nature, the spirits of the land. Many of these stories involve specific landmarks or areas that are still alive and visible today. It is with this reverence in mind, that we wish to direct you to these places of power. Our hope is that you may develop a similar kinship with the land, hear the voices of nature, s Read More Go to Site

		Native American Legends, Folk Tales, and Stories ^Votes:0 Native American Legends, Folk Tales, and Stories Native American mythology has a very rich cultural history of its own. In the telling of tales, many things can be taught or learned. This is one of the ways that many tribes kept their cultures alive; it was not just a collection of stories, but of their beliefs, their ways, and their lives. Many legends are still told; some old, some new, but all are part of the beautiful culture that the indigenous peoples of North America have had and still have. In the telling of some of these stories, I will be handing along things that were told from grandmother to granddaughter; grandfather to grandson, for many generations. These stories, in and of themselves, are near to sacred for many groups of people. I honor each of you who read these stories w Read More Go to Site

		Native American Lore Index ^Votes:0 Native American Lore Index Page Below are links to several stories of Native American Indian Lore from several Tribes across Turtle Island. If you have a story of Native Indian Lore you would like to have posted here, send it to me with as much information about the Lore that you can, and I will post it with others found here. Help me to make this site the best Lore site on the Web . Id like to extend a warm welcome to all those visiting from either Discovery School Magazine project or Animal Planet. Osiyo Oginalii, Ulihelisdi Owenvsv.... Cherokee for Greetings Friend, welcome home. Our site has been selected as a valuable Internet resource for Discovery Channel School's Discover Magazine theme for fall 1997 01. Buffalo and the Mouse 02. Origin of the Buffalo Dance Blackfoot 03. Comrades 0 Read More Go to Site

		Native American Prophecies (Morgana's Observatory) ^Votes:0 Atlas [Click on the name of the moon above for astronomical information.] Atlas (Greek): Son of Clymene and Iapetus. A Titan who took part in the rebellion against Uranus. Zeus punished him for this by commanding him to hold up the sky forever. (Moon of Saturn .) Lee Brown, Cherokee (Excerpts from a talk at the 1986 Continental Indigenous Council, Fairbanks, Alaska) There was the cycle of the mineral, the rock. There was the cycle of the plant. And now we are in the cycle of the animal coming to the end of that and beginning the cycle of the human being. When we get into the cycle of the human being, the highest and greatest powers that we have will be released to us. At the beginning of this cycle of time, long ago, the Great Spirit made an appearance and gathered the peoples of this eart Read More Go to Site

		Native Legends from Stonee ^Votes:0 All my pages are built for netscape enhancements, so to get the most visual effect use Netscape 1.2 Febuary's Lore "Artist": Dana Tiger This piece can be viewed in its full form at the ArtNatAm Gallery along with more of Dana's work All Art work is copyrighted © by the Artist and may not be used without permission O'siyo, Welcome to my Lodge, come, come in and have a seat and we will pass the pipe as friends and then I will tell you a story of our Ancestors and thru this story you may learn of our ways and our culture. These Legends are of our life and tell us how to live with all life in this our world, and Id like to share these with you. This month I will tell you three different piece's of lore for lovers, from three different Tribes about love. After all this is the month for lovers. Read More Go to Site

		Navajo Creation, Dieties, and Ceremonies ^Votes:0 Update your link to: http://www.lapahie.com/Mythology.cfm You will be taken there automatically in a second. Read More Go to Site

		Powersource Art & Education Center - Objects of Power ^Votes:0 Honoring the Animal Spirits In the Native American tradition, man communicated with the Creator through interaction with nature; the birds, the forest, the animals.... Many chose or were given symbolic "power animals" whose strength or character reflected the human character traits of the individuals claiming the "power" of that specific animal. Much of this attitude has carried over into modern society as advertisements picture tigers with gas tanks (speed and power) or the U.S Government and the bald eagle (power from a lofty position). :) "What does the symbol of a bear, a whale, a wolf, ..... mean?" Each picture or listing provides a starting place in understanding the possible symbolism of each of nature's creations. Tribal legends or stories have been added to Read More Go to Site

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