"The Bow hunt"
Morning-Dawn and his
grandfather Ududu are going on Morning-Dawn's first bow hunting trip.
Along the way, Morning-Dawn learns more about the Cherokee people, his
people, and their beliefs. Ududu tells his grandson various stories
about their culture as they go on a wonderful journey of discovery.
Ududu tells his grandson about the creation of the first woman in his
tale Selu.
The two take a rest by the creekside and Morning-Dawn discovers
the tradition of "The Goodluck Berries".
Morning-Dawn is then taught the story of the "Sun's
Daughter" when the day wears on.
As more and more wildlife is spotted on their trip, Ududu enlightens
the young boy about creatures of the forest. He tells Morning-Dawn
about "How the Owl got a Spotted Coat"
and about "Little Deer".
Morning-Dawn ended his bow hunt with a doe in hand and armed with the
knowledge of his ancestors.
The Cherokee people had a tradition of oral storytelling. The Cherokee often
incorporated animals and spirits into their everyday beliefs. This
motif is found throughout the stories that have been
retold. The Cherokee people, who once lived in the Appalachian Mountain
regions, were relocated in the early 1800's by the initiation
of the Indian Removal Act. During this time, many Cherokee's lost their
lives traveling the on the Trail of Tears. Even though the Cherokee had
all aspects of their traditional lives stripped away by the act of
civilization, the Cherokee maintained their language and kept certain
traditions alive. One of the most important, being story telling.
The Bowhunt
Morning-Dawn slipped on his moccassins and tied his hair back. He
reached for the bow that his grandfather had used many years before.
This was the big day. He had waited many moons to see this day. Today
he was to become a great warrior and hunter. Morning-Dawn slipped out
of the teepee. Looking for Ududu, he crept around the fire pit and
glanced towards the forest. He could hear it calling to him.
"Morning-Dawn it is time". The young boy could feel the wind in his
face and the forest's voice being carried to him. "Mornin-Dawn, come".
Ududu came up behind the young warrior and laid his hand on his
shoulder. "Morning-Dawn, are you ready my grandson? Let us go".
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Thanks-Dana Brashear.