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Native American

Native American . They had a great respect for the natural world. They believed that each creature had it’s own power to maintain itself and affect others The “Manito” or Great Spirit was a source of life.

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Native American

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  1. Native American • They had a great respect for the natural world. • They believed that each creature had it’s own power to maintain itself and affect others • The “Manito” or Great Spirit was a source of life. • Native American Literature- emphases on nature – explains social customs and natural phenomenon.

  2. Native American Writings • Origin Myths explain how natural phenomenon such as the moon, stars, and mountains came to be or why society has certain beliefs and customs • Creation Myths – tells how the world and human life came into existence • Oral Literature – stories that were passed down from one generation to the next.

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