How the World Was Made: A Cherokee Creation Myth

How the World Was Made: A Cherokee Creation Myth — page 3
iNtroductioN This legend comes from the Cherokee people The Cherokee originally lived in the southeastern United States Cherokee myths and legends are an important way for customs beliefs and histories to be passed down through generations These legends often explain natural events Animals are commonly featured in Cherokee stories as they are central to Cherokee spiritual beliefs How the World Was Made comes from a version by Katharine Berry Judson who compiled several books on Native American myths and legends This legend tells the story of how animals and insects worked together to create Earth It also teaches that those who persevere are rewarded 4