Native Americans were obviously not a homogenous group. Languages, political norms, economies and religious beliefs all differed widely. As a result, their oral literature is diverse. However, similarities — particularly regarding the inclusion of religious/spiritual components — are present.Introductory notesLiterature originates from oral traditions.Europeans were really into translations of indigenous oral performances.Native American creation stories are similar to the Book of Genesis (an...

Native Americans were obviously not a homogenous group. Languages, political norms, economies and religious beliefs all differed widely. As a result, their oral literature is diverse. However, similarities — particularly regarding the inclusion of religious/spiritual components — are present.Introductory notesLiterature originates from oral traditions.Europeans were really into translations of indigenous oral performances.Native American creation stories are similar to the Book of Genesis (an...