The Iroquois creation myth has been around since at least 1142 A.D. in the Iroquois nation in North America‚ in what is now known as New York‚ Quebec‚ and Ontario. While the minor details may change depending on who tells you the story‚ the main premise remains the same. Each story describes the planet pre-dating humans as an unlimited expanse of water with no land in sight‚ with the humans inhabited a place in the high-reaches of the sky where the forests were forests were full of game‚ rivers
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two of the most common creations here in the United States of America. This essay is about Genesis vs. Native American Myths. As stated above there are many similarities about these myths and stories. Both the Genesis account of creation and the Native American myths tell about an intelligent creator that created complicated beings. Creators in both sets of stories have a dwelling in the sky in the Genesis account the creator (God) dwells in heaven thus Christians call him their heavenly father
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Creation story: Hebrew vs Iran How did every living thing come to be? This is a question that has baffled millions from the beginning and even until the present. Before there was science to meddle their thoughts into the answer‚ cultures around the world were looking for ways to resolve this unknown thought. Within every region has what they believe to be the correct myth; however‚ sometimes those myths are affected by overlapping cultures. The end result are myths that appear to be very similar
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This is the first time that I have read Greek Myths. Frankly‚ I am fond of this much better than the Bible. Apparently‚ I can understand the Greek Myths easier than Bible stories. For example‚ when the Bible is talking about God’s kindness‚ it doesn’t write clearly and specifically‚ which sometimes makes me confused. In addition‚ God invariably does evil to people who don’t believe in him‚ so I really don’t understand his kindness. In the contrast‚ when the Greek story is talking about Prometheus’
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In my opinion I agree with the view of human character from which the Iroquois portray in this myth. The world is separated in two. One world is the crooked mind and the other is the straight mind‚ like the left-handed twin and the right-handed twin. To me the world is separated into good and evil. The good is basically the straight mind. For example someone that helps someone out with his or her homework is doing an act of kindness‚ which is labeled as a good person. Also for example some one that
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In the modern world‚ both the Iroquois Constitution and US Constitution pertain to many areas regarding personal and government affairs; however‚ one has almost been abandoned while the other is still alive and thriving. Both Constitutions are controversial; moreover‚ one can find many similarities and differences among them through the features of human equality‚ personal rights‚ and security of self and state. Each document has more to it than what meets the eye‚ therefore‚ by comparing and contrasting
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Topic # 3 Compare and Contrast "Genesis" and "Penetrating to the Heart of the Forest"‚ Looking at both myth and short story. Although there are many similarities present‚ a distinct difference is made between "Genesis" and "Penetrating to the Heart of the Forest" in that "Genesis" is a mythical narrative while "Penetrating to the Heart of the Forest" is an adaptation of a mythic story (Adam and Eve) in the form of a short story. When comparing and contrasting these two stories we see similarities
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In Genesis chapter one verse two God was here on the earth‚ He hovered over water in Eden. God also began the process of creation‚ and began creating the earth. Not only did He create the earth‚ but He created mankind and animals. In this chapter it speaks of man being made in God’s image which is so intriguing. God created everything‚ but mankind is the only thing He created to be like Him. God gave us the opportunity to be in His likeness. Not only is that an opportunity‚ but it is an honor to
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and the Iroquois The Cree and the Iroquois have a lot in common. Both the Cree and the Iroquois have gone through the routine Native American problems of self-determination and land controls‚ yet the Cree‚ possibly because of their sheer numbers‚ have weathered these problems much better. The Cree language is one of the few North American languages likely to survive into the next century‚ while the Iroquois Indians have been much more assimilated into the American world. The Iroquois Indians
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The Iroquois were known to be from the Northeast woodlands. They were located in North America and what is now known as upper New York. The Iroquois were known for their agriculture. They grew maize‚ beans‚ squash and tobacco. Since they were close to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean they also set up fishing traps to catch fish. The Iroquois adapted to their environment by growing their own vegetables. They used natural sources such as animals and plants to make their cloth‚ weapons and tools. The
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