The myth of the Rabbit and Otter was most likely intended to be a folk tale. The story brought in several elements of fairy tales, such as magic and personification, found in the talking animals and the magic chip’s transformations. The story was certainly created for entertainment rather than to explain a natural phenomenon or a tradition they had. However, they did explain one natural feature of the rabbit. The reason why the rabbit's nose is split down the middle is because Rabbit kept trying to break wood like the woodpecker. In addition, the tale included a few historical references. During Otter’s incredible chase to find Rabbit, he comes across some sailors. As he is swimming out to the ship he suspects Rabbit to be aboard, a large gentleman
Every year movies come into theaters that are based on popular books and stories. In these movie blockbusters, the general ideas are the same as in the written stories, but the details may contrast from the original plot in the text. In the short story, “The Monkey’s Paw” written by W. W. Jacobs, circles around the idea that this paw of monkeys' holds a special capability to grant three wishes to the person who receives the paw. Coming from India, Sergeant-Major Morris visits the White family and brings the intriguing paw with him. Explaining its purpose and use to them, they are all very fascinated with the idea of what potential power it holds within. Disregarding the warning Sergeant-Major Morris supplied, Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds in the short story, and 300 pounds in the cinematic production.. The consequences would soon become known and affect the White’s stable lives forever. Two other wishes are made to try to reverse the repercussions of the first wish, leaving the White family in despair. When comparing two tellings of the same story there may be many similarities and differences that emerge, providing distinct examples of what is relatively the same and what is definitely not.
In the two creation myths of the Osage and Navarro, there are several differences. A major example of this is the origin of humans. In the Osage Creation Account, humans reside in the sky until the mythical Elk helps the human rid water from the landmasses that they would eventually inhabit. The Navarro creation myth states that humans resided inside of the earth and that Badger, another mystical personified animal, helped them reach the surface. Both of the Native American tribes all seem to have the same basic belief, that they are connected to nature and are polytheistic, but lack certain common details. This variety in belief is the result of the environment that they inhabit.
1. What were the most critical choices faced by James Milmo early in the founding of Lynx? Do you agree with his decisions?
I disagree with my review because of the following reasons. When I tested I was given the animal the otter, Otters have a personality to be excitable energetic and the cheerleading type, this is not me. However, I was also given the animal the beaver and I also disagree with this because beavers are said to be organized perfectionist kind of people and this is far from who I am. Beavers are very detail-oriented, orderly and enjoy thoroughness I am more of the go with the flow type person and am far from organized. I would agree more with the idea of me being a golden retriever, golden retrievers are very team oriented, easy going and quit calm type of people. And I feel like these are some of the traits that fit me best. I tend to be very
Coyote was an excellent trickster to Crow in the myth Coyote and Crow, According to textual evidence, “Coyote sees Crow munching on some deer fat, he is making a plan to steal the deer fat from Crow, Coyote is hungry and he needs food. He goes up to Crow standing on a cliff and munching on some delicious, juicy deer fat. Coyote says to himself, “I know how to get the deer fat from Crow,” (Ella Clark, Ella Clark Pg 68). Coyote trots to the cliff were Crow is munching on some dear fat. “Oh, Chief I heard you can make a good noise, A pleasing noise.
Coyote is a myth from Keresan pueblos of New Mexico. He has condemned to be a perpetual wonderer. Ortiz sees him "just trucking along". According to Native American Indians who were a deeply spiritual people, they communicated their history, thoughts, ideas and dreams from generation to generation through Symbols and Signs such as the Coyote symbol. Their symbols are geometric portrayals of animal designs, celestial bodies, and natural phenomena. Bird and animal symbols and totems are believed to represent the physical form of a spirit helper and guide. The Coyote is depicted as their ancestor, creator god, and a Trickster spirit. According to one Miwok creation myth "Coyote shook his walik" (something similar to a blanket of Tule) to the
In the ecosystem organisms rely on each other for food and protection. The Food chain is like a pyramid you have the producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, tertiary consumers, and quaternary consumers. It’s an almost perfect balance and if any level were to just stop existing then the food chain would be destroyed. An example of organisms relying on others is an issue of isle royale were the wolves and moose population are in jeopardy. This relationship is important because without the other animal the population would die.
The polar bear, the largest land carnivore in North America, one of the largest animals in the world and a favorite at zoos worldwide, has, over the years, adapted to its harsh Arctic environment. The appropriately named ‘ursus maritimum’ or sea bear usually lives between 15 and 18 years in the wild and spends most of its life on ice. It is the most recent of the eight bear species. The first polar bear was a brown bear subspecies, with brown bear dimensions and brown bear teeth. The polar bear evolution was rapid due to the small population and extreme pressure to survive. Even today, the polar bear continues to evolve to better adapt to the harsh realities of Arctic life.
The man said, “I was following you around, because we didn’t know where we were going. We thought you looked like you knew where you were going. I didn’t mean to scare. Every time I started to approach you to ask you for help, you ran away.”
Coyote myth is metaphysical he is human like and has characteristics of a human he is a trickster and at once erotic, shapeshifting and creative these are all good characteristics of humans. The coyote brings together animals and creates earth, coyote told the world’s first lie saying he hadn’t laughed at the people being made. The people told coyote that all he needed was to sleep and eat but little did he know he learned that that’s not what life is about.
For thousands of years, scientists have tried to interpret the concept of creation. However, before people had access to modern scientific equipment, they told creations stories. A creation story is a myth that explains how and why the earth was made. A few cultures with differing opinions on creation are Europeans, Cherokee Indians, West Africans, and Hawaiians. Europeans tell the story of Genesis and God creating the earth in seven days and Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Cherokee Indians believe that the earth was created by a water beetle. In West African culture, they teach the Golden Chain story, and Hawaiians have the Kumulipo story to explain their beliefs on creation. Although each story follows a basic guideline, they all have distinct disparities.
Every culture, religion, and beliefs have their own ideology on how the earth was created and the story of how the first person was formed. Many beliefs come from science and religion however there is also myths that have been passed down from generation to generation. So, who is right? How did the earth form? I believe that there is no right answer and that every myth gives a person something to believe in. If you take an in depth look at these myths, you will become mesmerized at some of the stories. Today we are going to dive into two myths from two different cultures.
Although the story of the Minotaur is only a myth, there is much one can learn by thoughtfully considering each of the various characters and their behaviors or reactions. In the story, one can observe how Minos, the king of Crete and stepfather of the Minotaur, was cruel, ruthless and selfish. As the story continues, one comes to understand that how one behaves impacts many others not just him- or her- self. When Minos was selfish and did not sacrifice the white bull, not only was his wife and “son” effected by the punishment of the Minotaur’s existence, but also the innocent seven male and seven female virgin Athenians. As time went on, the king became more cruel and ruthless, instead of learning from his selfishness and striving to repair the damage he had caused. Today, one can see that egocentricity occurs countless times in this present society. Granted, there are many generous people who offer great empathy to several who might never receive kindness. Just so, there are those who are not generous with their resources and often become figuratively cruel and vicious. Most of today’s difficulties are results of one’s selfishness. For instance, the poor and destitute, the mentally imbalanced, and those who are left undefended and unguarded. More pointedly, the unborn, the elderly and the neglected child. If one had altruism and compassion for others, our world would not be as it is today. In the Minotaur’s story, his mother, Pasiphae, experienced much disgrace
It has come to my attention, after receiving and studying my water shrews, that they have a peculiar habit of traveling in their same trails in the same way. This wouldn’t be so strange if it wasn’t for that they do not take the simplest way back to their den. When I first obtained the water shrews and after putting them into their new surroundings, they were very suspicious of their surroundings. They constantly came out of their den, sniffed out their surroundings and ran back into their den, which other animals such as mice do. After a while, they had acquired a habit of favoring one trail to their den which takes many unnecessary detours. Even after a long period of time they have not changed their habit of this trail. I am curious to see
Myths – as they are known to most of the world – give insight into the pasts of various countries and religions as the people saw them. They have been used to explain phenomenons in nature or describe the tales of courageous and important men and women throughout history. Creation myths in particular define how the Earth itself was created, along with the universe, heavens, hell, people, and creatures that exist today. Genesis of Christian mythology, for instance, tells the story of how the single deity God spoke and formed everything from day and night to man and woman. Various African creation myths, such as with the Yoruba, explain the creation of the Earth through at least a couple gods working together and all life