eation myths hold universal elements that are easily recognizable and comparable to other creation myths from other cultures. The Indian creation myths also teach us a great deal about how we should be with nature. The Indians nearly worshiped nature; they never harmed it, but rather used it for their survival. In todays society, we abuse nature and choose not to use it to live. We have convinced ourselves that nature alone cannot help us survive; we must have our modern day technologies. The Indian Creation myths get to the heart of the truth; humans came from nature just as plants and animals do. We should not fear or control nature, but rather be one with it. It is our beginning, our end, and is the nourishment for our survival in between. The Indian creation myths The Emergence, Lodge-Boy and Thrown Away, and The Woman who fell from the Sky all teach us thing of importance. They demonstrate for us the universal qualities that are found in all creation myth and they also show us the beliefs the Indians held about mans place in nature. It is re-affirmed for us that we came from nature and therefore should be one with nature. The Indian creation myths help us learn about where we came from and the way that our predecessors viewed our creation....
