American Indian Myths and Legends

   This was a fairly interesting reading.  From the beginning of the reading we are told that the earth and it's creatures are very important parts of Native American life. Native Americans often tell myths about animals and nature.  The myths that they tell are often passed down from generation to generation.  In contrast to "industrialized people" Native Americans believe that rivers, mountains, and other objects have their own power and have life.
    Many myths and legends of the Native Americans have been destroyed or erased from history by white culture.  The myths that are still around are now even more powerful for them.  It seems that what ever they were able to hold onto becomes even more important than it would have been. 
   There are many noticeable differences between Native American and white myths.  Native American myths often have mixed up order and character changes.  This shows the differences between the two styles of myth.
   We often take nature for granted and treat it as if it is not important.  We can learn a lot about the Earth and its importance from studying Native American myth.  A deeper understanding of why things happen the way they do can come from studying this culture.