Cherokee Mythology: A Brief Overview from Beginning to the End

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. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?