Mythology & Folklore

  (Indian Tales by Carl Carmer: Wikipedia ) Iagoo, the Story-Teller There was a very wise man named Iagoo and he knew the secrets of the woods. Everything he knew was from the fairy tales his grandfather taught him when he was a young boy. The children loved Iagoo, for he would teach them to collect shells, weave baskets, and craft bows and arrows. Winter had come and this season was the perfect time for storytelling. The North Wind came howling through the land and this wind was fierce. A timid little girl asked, “Do you think he can hurt us?’ Iagoo told her to have no fear and be brave.  Shin-ge-bis Fools the North Wind A long time ago when only a few people lived on earth, a tribe of fisherman dwelt in the North. The North Wind froze the rivers so no fish could be caught, but luckily there was a limit to his power. The South Wind came in and melted the rivers and fields. The fisherman in the north knew they had to work fast before the wind would freeze the river over. The N...

Microfictions I wrote three micro-fictions on the untold stories of Adam and Eve. I am very familiar with the book of Genesis so it was very interesting hearing interpretations of the story. I had so much fun making these mini-stories that get the point across in a quick manner. Hope y'all enjoy it!  The Fall The serpent appeared to Eve in the garden. Eve told the serpent “I must not eat the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden for it would kill me.” The serpent tempted Eve by telling her “you will not die from eating this delicious fruit.” Overcome with temptation, Eve ate from the tree. She gave to Adam too and their eyes were opened to their sin. They became ashamed of their nakedness and covered themselves with fig leaves. God called out to them, but the couple would not confess their sins. The Lord cursed Adam and Eve. Leaving the Garden God planted a garden next to a sea that could wash a man from sin. God did not place Adam and Eve near the water to wash themselv...