LITERATURE QUESTIONS
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
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it explains the creation of the earth
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it explains the role of the different spirits/gods
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it shows respect for animal life
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it explains the creation of people
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Detailed explanation-1: -Navajo origin stories begin with a First World of darkness (Nihodilhil). From this Dark World the Dine began a journey of emergence into the world of the present. It had four corners, and over these appeared four clouds. These four clouds contained within themselves the elements of the First World.
Detailed explanation-2: -It provides a blessing for a long and happy life. It is also used to bless a new hogan or a new marriage. The Navajo creation story involves three underworlds where important events happened to shape the Fourth World where we now live. The Navajo were given the name Ni’hookaa Diyan Diné by their creators.
Detailed explanation-3: -The story is about the Navajo tribe preparing to celebrate the creation of the first man and woman. The gods and the Mirage people creating the first humans by using buckskin, corn, eagle feathers, and wind.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the mythology of the Navajo of North America, First Man and First Woman-known as Altsé hastiin and Altsé asdzáá, respectively-were beings who prepared the world for the creation of people.