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Echoes of Time: Native American Myths in Oral Tradition

Explore the rich tapestry of Native American myths passed down through generations verbally in the form of pictographs, poems, and prose. Discover the origins, customs, and values ingrained in these tales, offering insights into mystical experiences and the symbolic meanings of events. Uncover the significance of oral tradition and the importance of the "keepers" safeguarding tribe history. Delve into the role of poetry in preserving cultural heritage and the lessons taught through timeless stories. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Native American literature, where myths attempt to explain natural phenomena and events beyond human control.

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Echoes of Time: Native American Myths in Oral Tradition

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  1. Pre-colonization Native American Literature

  2. Pictographs

  3. Myths • Traditional stories passed down from generation to generation, usually involving immortal beings • Types of Myths • Attempt to explain natural phenomena • Origins of humans • Customs, rites, institutions, values • Events beyond people’s control

  4. The Walam Olumpg. 14 • What type of myth is this? • How do you know?

  5. The Wolf and the Terrapin(handout) • Summarize the myth. • What lesson is being taught? • How do you know? • In what way does the myth emphasize key elements of Native American culture?

  6. Oral Tradition • Native Americans did not have formal written language • Pictographs were often memorized and passed down orally • Person with the best memory became the “keeper” of the tribe’s history, songs, and myths

  7. Native American Poetry • Began as songs chanted to a regular beat. • How did they remember all of those tales? • How do you remember songs? • Repeated lines, phrases • Similar line/beat structure • Images and comparisons

  8. Prose vs. Poetry • Prose stories tell of adventures of humans, animals , or supernatural beings; recount ancient times. • Allows them to pass on information, beliefs, and values • Poems were used only on special occasions and usually dealt with mystical experiences or the symbolic meaning of things or events. • Sung, chanted, and usually accompanied with drums or other instruments

  9. Native American Myth Project • See Handout • Due 8/29

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