Articles related to "Native American Mythology"

There are two stories that exemplify the indigenous mythology surrounding the introduction of death into the mortal world.

Pachee Goyo's Grandfather Teaches Him Endurance, Patience, and Love in Order to Overcome the Boy's Self-Centeredness Through Stories of Bravery and Mythic Wonder

Native Americans have their own take on Oregon's history. Frederc Homer Balch wrote about the interesting legend surrounding Oregon's Bridge of the Gods geologic event.

While their stories may differ with each tribe, the two most prominent tricksters are the coyote and the raven.

The wolverine, rabbit, and spider represent three additional trickster symbols who have had a lasting impact on Native American mythology.

The Ojibway myth laments the tragedy of human wrongdoing but concludes with the hope of a final purging of human sin and divine reconciliation.

This late November holiday evokes images of turkeys, maize or Indian corn, pumpkins, wheat stalk decorations and cornucopias. Why do they represent this holiday?

This late November holiday evokes visions of turkeys, maize or Indian corn, pumpkins, wheat stalk decorations and cornucopias. Why do they represent this holiday?

Story-telling is part of every culture. Dr. Mehl-Madrona believes that the power of story can reveal hidden avenues to healing and play a role in the healing process.

Peyote is a powerful hallucinogenic substance used in indigenous social, spiritual, and medicinal practices.

"It must be my imagination." This is a typical reaction of an individual who has experienced the paranormal phenomena commonly known as shadow people.

In order to elevate her daughter in the eyes of Sun, Wakanka conspires with the Trickster Iktomi.

The Wendigo was part of the folklore of various AmerIndian tribes, especially the Algonquians. Both natives and settlers claim to have seen this being.