"the world on turtle's back" is a creation myth because it focuses on characters whom the iroquois considered "gods." is an iroquoian story about people and animals who talk to each other. explains how the iroquois believe that the earth was created. describes iroquoian social and cultural values.

The Iroquois believe that the earth was created on the back of a turtle. Iroquoian 4 social and cultural values of the Iroquois Confederacy.

EXPLANATION

The Iroquois believe that the earth was created on the turtle's back. The earth at first was only a thought in the mind of a ruler. The ruler was a ruler of the great island that's floating above the clouds. The ruler could be called by various names, such as Ha-wen-ni-yu, which means He who governs or The Ruler.  

The ruler lived on an island where all things needed would be provided. There was no pain and no death. The ruler than wanted to make a new place where the other people can grow. In the end, only the turtle could support the earth on his back. The earth was eventually placed on the back of his shell.  

The Iroquois had 4 social and cultural values:

1. Respect for diversity

Iroquois was five nations that came together. All five nations kept their language, culture, and territory. This concluded that the Iroquois had respect for diversity. People who lived in there would always be appreciated for their differences. All of the five nations are allowed to keep their own identity.

2. Role of women

Women were respected in society. Iroquois believed that women had a very important role. Other than raising children and the crops, the women could also be the leader of the clan. They were able to own properties and homes too.

3. Cooperation and teamwork

The Iroquois was under the guidance of a Peacemaker. They were told to stop harming one another and created a partnership that was based on reason and logic to ensure peace.

4. Using consensus

A decision is made with the use of consensus. All people of Iroquois have equal rights to express their wants and needs, discuss it together, before finally coming up with a solution.

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KEYWORD: Iroquois, twins, Turtle's Back

Subject: Social Studies

Class: 7-9

Subchapter: Iroquois