Turtle Island Native Network. This is just one story about Turtle Island.
Perhaps you have others you wish to share with us. The following presents an educational opportunity to relate First Nations concepts about our existence and the world around us, especially our deteriorating environment. Long ago, before the Earth was here, all was water. Many creatures lived in the water, swimming about.
Far above the clouds, there was, however, a land where lived a powerful chief. Native American Wisdom. Indian Legends. Native American Indian Legends A-B. Native American, Legends. Through the years stories have served to provide man with a way of passing on their heritage, their values, and can tell the story of the development of whole cultures.
These were particularly important before man had written language. The history of a civilization was passed down from generation to generation by such stories. Much can be learned about a people from their folklore and legends. Below is a small sampling of Native American stories, excerpted from StoneE's Weblodge. Many more fascinating tales and information can be found at his site on the links page.
Native American Myths at Americanfolklore.