Title:
A Narragansett Creation Myth
Date:
ND
Scope & Content:
Mimeographed document describing the Narragansett creation myth. The indians believed that man and women were made of a tree, and are the ancestors of all people. Discusses the gift of corn and beans from a crow. Says that the winter is the time for telling stories.
Narragansett
1 page
Narragansett
1 page
Object ID:
DOC.ND00493
Object Name:
Document
Collection:
Tribes – Narragansett 3
People:
Kitanouwit
Wetucks
Maushomp
Wetucks
Maushomp
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