Bibliograph

Sky woman and the big turtle, an Iroquois creation myth

Type

Label

Sky woman and the big turtle, an Iroquois creation myth

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Sky woman and the big turtle

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Short tales native American myths

Sub title

an Iroquois creation myth

Summary

Iroquois myths and legends were an important way for customs, beliefs, and histories to be passed down orally through the generations. These myths often explain natural events. In this creation myth, the creation of Earth by Sky Woman and Big Turtle is told. The Iroquois nature myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American Myth. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6

Target audience

juvenile

Classification