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R is for  Rainbow Crow: A Creation Myth of  Bravery

4/20/2015

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"Every Hero Has A Story." My Blogging From A to Z theme bridges the summer library reading programs throughout the U.S. with storytelling opportunities, ideas, and activities.



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Illustrated by Davina Jones
When it comes to storytelling and the reading of stories, heroes come in all forms, including birds. How often have I gone for a morning jog or walking my dog and noticed at least 30 birds at one time sitting on the telephone lines along my street just talking away. You can't tell me that they aren't storytelling - they're not bird brains. Here's a wonderful Native American creation myth from the Lenape Tribe, also known as the Delaware Indians.
Rainbow Crow (Lenni Lenape Tribe): This legend from the Lenape Indian tribe, is about a crow who bravely rescues forest animals from the snow storm that promised to bury them. Wise Owl  chose Rainbow Crow  for this arduous journey. He's voice  was enchanting and his feathers were of all colors glistening in the sun's rays. With his voice, Rainbow Crow summoned the Creator out to solve this freezing delemma. A blazing, glowing fire burned on a stick given to Crow. This fire stick was to be flown to Earth quickly before the stick burned up. This journey caused Rainbow's feathers to catch on fire and turn black and the smoke strangled his beautiful singing voice. Rainbow Crow did save the animals of the earth and warmed them with the fire but sacrificed much. The Creator and animals never forgot and honor crow - the hoarse voice prevents man from putting him into a cage to sing and men won't eat crow because the creator made his flesh taste of smoke. He would always be free.
PictureArtist: Everett Athorp
Added bonus: I couldn't leave this post without mentioning another winged hero tale: Raven Brings Fresh Water, retold by Fran Martin in From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folk Songs, compiled by Amy L. Cohn. Another creation story from the Pacific Northwest. Raven, who is more times than not, a trickster, but in this tale, he saves the people from dying of thirst.

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Fabulous Rainbow Crow theater, science, social studies, language arts - pretty amazing lessons and activities!

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Timothy S. Brannan link
4/21/2015 05:45:00 am

Oh this is so cool. What a great theme!

I am going to have to reread all your posts now.

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Tim Brannan, The Other Side Blog
2015 A to Z of Vampires
<a href="http://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/">http://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/</a>

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Sue Kuentz link
4/21/2015 01:06:32 pm

it's been a lot of fun and I've learned so much while in the process! Thanks Tim!

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Majanka link
4/21/2015 07:08:28 am

This sounds like an awesome theme! I loved learning more about Rainbow Crow.

<a href="http://majankaverstraete.com/2015/04/blogging-a-to-z-challenge-r-is-for-rejection/">My latest post in the A to Z challenge</a>.

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Sue Kuentz link
4/21/2015 01:07:10 pm

Thank you Majanka - I look forward to visiting your blog!

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Alice Gerard link
4/21/2015 08:41:34 am

I am really enjoying your story collection. This crow story is great! Thank you so much for the stories. Storytelling is one of my favorite things.

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Sue Kuentz link
4/21/2015 01:07:49 pm

Thank you Alice. Storytelling is certainly addicting - so much fun!

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Jeffrey Scott link
4/21/2015 09:47:32 am

Great contribution to the A-Z month.
Rainbow crow is a great rhyme too.

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Sue Kuentz link
4/21/2015 03:45:44 pm

Thank you Jeffrey. I do like Native American myths like the Rainbow Crow - thanks so much for visiting!

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Pam Faro link
4/22/2015 04:50:22 am

Gorgeous - thanks!

<a href="http://www.storycrossings.com/blog/">Story Crossings</a> - Story Slams & Storytelling from A to Z

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