Cherokee Mythology: A Brief Overview from Beginning to the End
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The Cherokee Nation has a rich and fascinating mythology deeply rooted in the natural world. Stories of the earth’s creation, the origin of fire, hunting, and farming all center on the belief that harmony must be maintained between man and nature. Several important spiritual ceremonies are still performed every year by the Cherokee, giving praise to the Great Creator Unetlanvhi.
The Cherokees' cultural practices are strongly tied to their mythology, the creation and animal stories are portrayed through songs, dances, tales, artwork, tools, and even buildings. While today most of the Cherokee Nation identify as Christian, there remains a strong tie to their traditional practices with many Cherokees fusing traditional beliefs with Christian doctrine.
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A Brief History from Beginning to the End
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CONTENTS
Part One: Editor Foreword
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Location and Culture
Chapter Three: Spiritual Beliefs
Chapter Four: One With Nature
Chapter Five: Mythology
Chapter Six: Myths and Legends
Chapter Seven: Animal Mythology Examples
Chapter Eight: Changing beliefs
Chapter Nine: Modern Beliefs
Chapter Ten: Current Day Culture
Chapter Eleven: Conclusion
Chapter Twelve: Discussion Question
Chapter Thirteen: Quiz Question
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Chapter One
Introduction
The Cherokees are indigenous people living in the United States of America. Historically, they owned large tracts of land around modern-day Tennessee, Georgia, and Carolina. The arrival of Europeans heralded a period of displacement, war, and cultural and religious assimilation for the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokees didn't have a word for their spiritual beliefs like religion,
everything in their world had a holy significance. Cherokee myths and tales imparted the knowledge and techniques required to preserve the harmony, balance, and health of nature. Their mythological beliefs are strongly tied to their cultural practices with everyday activities like farming, hunting, storytelling, having an origin story grounded in their spiritual beliefs.
The Cherokee have two types of stories, the creation stories, and the animal tales. The creation stories are more serious in nature