ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Osage Creation / Navajo Creation Myth:Which of the following words is the best synonym for abode in the sentence “Their abode, though humble, was comfortable.”
A
myth
B
home
C
tradition
D
world
E
style
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A major example of this is the origin of humans. In the Osage Creation Account, humans reside in the sky until the mythical Elk helps the human rid water from the landmasses that they would eventually inhabit.

Detailed explanation-2: -The winds role in the Navajo creation ceremony is that if the wind blows it makes people come to life. Wind is a symbol for life.

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