LITERATURE QUESTIONS
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
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they fell from the sky
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they were created by Maasaw
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they were made from clay by twin deities
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they emerged from the earth
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Hopi origin story has it that Hopis used to live beneath the earth. When it came time to emerge into the world, that Hopi met Maasaw, Caretaker and Creator of the Earth, and promised him they would help take care of the world as a trade-off for staying.
Detailed explanation-2: -Introductory Information. The Hopi people trace their history in Arizona to more than 2, 000 years, but their history as a people goes back many more thousands of years. According to their legends, the Hopi migrated north to Arizona from the south, up from what is now South America, Central America and Mexico.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Hopi referred to as the “Peaceful People, ” are deeply religious and believe that everyone must live in peace and harmony with nature. Many in the Hopi community retain their language, beliefs, and traditional ways. The Hopi have strong family units and reject much of the intrusive outside culture.
Detailed explanation-4: -Death and Afterlife. During its journey to the under world, the spirit of the dead may try to induce others to come with it, and various rites protect against this. Once safely in the under world, the dead are friendly to the living and will return to earth along with the kachinas to bring rain.