Native American Myths

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

Author  Title of Myth  Ryan G Why Hawks Have Wings  Alyssa T. Why the Frog Croaks  Hillary L. How the Rainbow Received Its Color  Julie M. How the Owl Got Its Curved Beak  Mike C. How the Raccoon Got Its Mask  Samantha C. Why the Crow Is Black  Sarah S. How the Stars Were Put into the Sky  Tess G. Why Ducks Have Red Rings Around Their Eyes  Pooja B. How the Flower Got Its Scent  Donald S. How the Falcon Got Its Stripes  Leigh S. Naughty Fish and the Tail of the Beaver  Katie A. How the Butterfly Got Its Color  Lisa B. How the Skunk Got His White Stripe  Eric Why the Turtle Has a Shell  Jacquelyn Why the Rabbit Hops  Julian Why Ants Dig  Kristen Tokeea and the Birds  Marisa Gluscabi and the Flying Bird  Sara H. Why Do Deer Have Short Tails?  Ben The Robin and the Seneca Sachem  Mark W.  How the Beaver Had His Tail Flattened

Graphics used on this page courtesy of Matoska Trading Company.