Native American Myths and Tales Presentation
Due 8/29
From the websites listed below, you are to find 3 Native American myths
and analyze them for the following information:
1. Summarize each of the myths you selected. (include the tribal
nation(s)
2. Discuss the similarities that exist within the myths.
3. Discuss the differences that exist within the myths.
4. In what ways do the myths emphasize key elements of Native
American culture and literature?
5. Are the myths related to any modern day myths you are familiar with
or any references in pop culture?
You will present your summary to the class on 8/29.
Type a BASIC outline of the information you will discuss and give this to
me as the formal write up.
Use the following websites to obtain your myths and tales.
Southeastern Indians
http://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/se/mtsi/index.htm#section_005
Indians of Arkansas
http://arkarcheology.uark.edu/indiansofarkansas/index.html?pageName=American%20In
dian%20Perspectives
Cherokee Indians
http://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/cher/motc/
Several Tribes
www.legendsofamerica.com/NA-IndianMyths.html
Some additional assistance
http://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/index.htm
http://www.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/creation.myths.html