4.) From these stories, how would you describe the Native American view of magic? What is the word often used to describe magic and those who practice magic? What role does magic play in the stories? Does magic have both good and bad uses? What types of things can magic create? Do you believe that magic played a role in how they perceived the world?

Within this first reading assignment there are numerous American Indian stories and traditions. However, you only need to read a few of them. The expected readings are as follows:

Read the Hopi creation story - EntitledThe Four Worlds

ReadThe Adventures of Great Rabbit

ReadTurkey Makes the Corn and Coyote Plants It

ReadThe Land of the Dead

ReadThe Double-Faced Ghost