The living things are in heaven. They're as restless as the Papuots, traveling through the cosmos and leaving footprints all over the sky. Some stars are animals seeking better pastures, while others are birds traveling to warm climates. His favorite hunting place is the sky.
However, there is one person who doesn't move. It's Qui-am-i Wintook, Polar Star.
Nagah, the sheep of the mountains, long ago found a very high mountain with steep sides and a sharp peak that reached to the clouds. Nagah climbed to the peak. The Great Spirit, Shinob, was in heaven when he saw Nagah lost on the top. He decided to turn the sheep into a seed (star), which would shine in the sky so that everyone could see it. It would be a guide to all living beings both in heaven and on earth. So it happened. Nagah became the only star that stays in the same place every day. She, unlike the others, is always still, allowing travellers to find their way. And because it is in the northern sky, people called it Qui-am-i Wintook Poot-see, also known as the Polar Star or the Northern Star.
It's a story about the paute, an ancient and prosperous people who now live mainly in Utah.
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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