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Which animal gave the Sky Woman the dirt to create the Earth?
The Muskrat
Which animal carried the Sky Woman on its back through the water?
The Turtle
What did the Sky Woman want her husband to get her from the Sky Tree?
Bark to eat
What type of creation myth involves a being diving to collect earth or mud from which to create the world?
Earth Diver
What type of creation myth involves creation stemming from NOTHING? (Hint: the name is in Latin)
Ex Nihilo
Native Americans passed down myths ______________. (how?)
Orally
The Iroquois viewed animals as ______________________.
helpers/collaborators
Name one game or contest that the twins competed in.
Lacrosse / gambling / a duel
Name one characteristic of the Right Handed Twin.
Honest, angry, obedient, upright, reasonable, etc.
Name one characteristic of the Left Handed Twin.
Dishonest, rebellious, stubborn, devious, violent, etc.
What is one important concept in the Iroquois view of nature, humanity, and the world?
Balance.
Which twin was the grandmother's favorite?
The left handed twin.
Which character turned into the Moon?
The grandmother.
Name one food that was important to Iroquois society.
corn, squash, and/or beans
What modern state were the Iroquois from?
New York
Name one character archetype that we've studied.
Hero, sidekick, evil temptress, villain, damsel in distress, mentor, motherly figure, loyal companion...
