As much a part of American History are the American Indian legends and creation stories that are highlighted at TheWildWest.org.
Sequoyah of the Cherokee developed an alphabet for his people so that the written word could become part of his people’s legacy, but beyond that much of what is known by Indians and about Indians has passed from mouth to mouth – generation to generation.
American Indian stories that originated in the lodges and camp fires of days long gone still are told today, and without that effort, the past would be lost. In recent times many have made an effort to record the voices of the fires, so that in the event there is no one left to listen, the stories of a simple, sincere and gravely thoughtful people living as part, and in and harmony with, the great world around them would not be lost forever.
Reading these American Indian legends here will allow you to consider the simplest of things, and perhaps fathom their meaning and learn the lessons they offer. You will see that this collection of stories is filled with many different kinds of creation stories, from how the universe was created to how man himself came to be or how different animals and even plants, like corn, were created. The American Indian imagination glowed with unique imagery and complexity.
Veeho Learns a Lesson From Sun
Legend of the Storm Bird
How Rabbit & Owl Were Created
Abenaki Indian Corn Legend
Origin of Strawberries
Why The North Star Stands Still
How Fire Was Created
How the Buffalo Hunt Began
Origin of Earth
Apache Indian Creation Legend
Origins of Buffalo Dance
How the Old Man Made People
How the Fly Saved the River
How Coyote Stole Fire
Bridal Veil Falls
Sacred Medicine Water
Sun Dance Wheel
American Indian Creation Stories
Omaha Indian Corn Legend
Story of the Rabbits
Coyote Spills the Stars
First to Know Maize