Native American Myths

These tales of the Northeast Woodlands were created by fifth graders in preparation for a storytelling campfire.

Author  Title of Myth Zach L. The Ever Changing Moon Cate D. How the Wind Got Its Howl Lizzy S. How the Clouds Got into the Sky Eileen K. The First Snow Austin A. Uncas and Chipawook the Wolf Martin P. The Great God of Storms Tommy P. How the Bear Got Its Claws Danielle K. Why Birds Fly South Ilana R. River Lesson Matt S. Why the Tide is Low and High Matt D. How The Dog Got Its Fur Sara M. How the Wildfowl Got Their Eggs John H. The River Otter Casey P. How the Skunk Got His Odor Frank M. Seasons Change Kelly M. White Horse's Bread Sarah D. Why Trees Lose Their Leaves Colin L. The Owl's Fire Mitch S. Why the Frog Hops Paul R. How the Fox Got Its Speed Sarah S. How the BlueJay Became Blue

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