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K-Gr 2—Long ago, "when the world was new," Earth had no fire. Then the Thunders threw a lightning bolt, striking a sycamore tree on an island. Seeing the smoking tree, the animals wanted and needed that fire, but didn't know how to get to the island to carry fire back. Many animals wanted the honor of bringing fire across the water, but Raven, citing his great strength, made the first attempt. While Raven perched on a branch trying to figure out how to accomplish his task, fire scorched ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A Cherokee pourquoi folktale explains both how a spider brought fire to the animals and the origins of particular animals' characteristics: ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More