Several peoples believe that the almizclerous mouse is the best divers on earth. The narrative of the later Indian castors demonstrates the diversity of the oral tradition, which contrasts with the "pure" versions for non-Indian readers, as evidenced by the Iroquois narrative mentioned below. In 1968, Peter Cliepesia, from the Prophet River Reserve in British Columbia, told the story of the castors. Castor was ordered by God to swim in search of sand and, failing to do so, resorted to Rat Almizclero. It is known that Almizclero Mouse swings and stays down for a long period of time, reaching a significant depth. I don't think I got to the bottom right away, as it took a long time. They were waiting for him at the top.
In the end, Rat Almizclero returned with a small amount of sand on his leg. He returned and gave the world to God, which has led some to believe that Almizcler Mouse created it. It was created that way.
Before there was no land, but an infinite sea, according to the Iroquois account of the dive of the earth. Above it was a great sacred tree, where humans lived in the heavenly world. The wife of the heavenly leader dreamed that the tree was unrooted; therefore, the leader ripped it out and opened a hole in which the roots were located.
The woman fell through the hole and descended into the world. Two swans caught her, but they couldn't decide where to leave her. Several animals and birds stumbled to collect sediments from the seabed, but failed to do so. The almizclerous mouse tried, and when she returned to the surface, half-dead, she had a little mud in her leg. The turtle loaded the clay into its shell and the soil grew to form a new world, in which the swans gently placed the heavenly woman.
Native American Cultures: Myths and magic
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This book challenges deep-seated stereotypes and offers an enriching perspective that contributes to a more comprehensive and respectful appreciation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Through an understanding of their myths and beliefs, we are taking an important step toward cultural reconciliation and the recognition of the diversity that has enriched the history of this continent.
These mythical stories, many of them linked to the literary genre of fantasy, reveal a world where the divine and the human intertwine in narratives that explain the cosmic order, creation, and the fundamental structure of the universe. Discover how these sacred tales bear witness to the deep connection of the natives with nature and spirituality.
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