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Foundations of Belief
At the heart of Native American religious philosophy is the belief that everything carries with it an unique spirit.
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Lakota Creation
In order to present the most detailed examination of the creation mythos, the Lakota tribe serves as a primary reference
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The Kojiki - Izanagi, Izanami, and the Birth of Japan
This article outlines the Japanese ceation mythology found in the <i>Kojiki</i>, a text important to the Japanese religion Shinto.
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The Creator Spirit
Among indigenous tribes there are two predominant mythologies with respect to a central creator spirit.
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Chaos - a Creation Constant
An investigation into the appearance of chaos in world mythology, with examples from Chinese, Babylonian and many other cultures.
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The Mythology of the Dogon People
Who are the Dogon people, and what do they believe? Read about the creation story and beliefs of these fascinating people.
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Ite' and Iktomi
Together, Ite' and Iktomi devise a scheme to attract the Buffalo Nation away from their concealment and to the surface.
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Earth Diver
The Earth Diver creation story tells of animals who brought land to the ancient world
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