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Interpretations and Relevance

So, beyond what we've already learned (i.e. that the Earth Diver creation myth (or sacred story) serves answer to the question, how did the world begin?),  is there any additional deeper meaning hidden below the surface? Let's probe several interpretations of the meaning of the Earth Diver myth and/or its ongoing significance and relevance to Native American culture today ...

Dave Aftandilian

a Native American Theology of Animals

Lawrence W. Gross

a means of healing from Post Apocalypse Stress Syndrome

Elli Kaija Köngäs

the symbolism of a Bird Soul

Alan Dundes

the symbolism of the

Mythopoetic Male

Final Thoughts ...
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