Sky Woman and the Big Turtle: An Iroquois Creation Myth

Sky Woman and the Big Turtle: An Iroquois Creation Myth — page 3
iNtroductioN This legend comes from the Iroquois people The Iroquois are also known as the Haudenosaunee or People of the Longhouse The Iroquois originally lived in the area now known as New York Iroquois legends are an important way for customs and histories to be passed down through the generations The Iroquois people would gather in longhouses and listen as elders told stories Sky Woman and the Big Turtle shows the Iroquois’s respect for animals and their important role in creating North America This legend is just one version of the Iroquois creation story It serves as a reminder of people’s connection to the world around them The story teaches the audience that he or she should take care of Earth 4