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Brothers I think we are: Notes on Native American oral literature

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...

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