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The Legend of the Dream Catcher

Long ago when days were new, the Earth People saw. felt and heard Spirit
life all around. Through neglect and laziness they lost this ability. The
people became selfish, lost and confused listening to every Teacher. Some
said, " Look East, " some "West", some " North, some "Up"; some "South".
Despite great troubles and concerns, only a few kept seeking the abilities
of earlier days. One young man went up on the hill fasting four days and
nights and praying for the People. An Old spider appeared to help. " You
must relearn the Seventh direction...Within... The beginning of the Seventh
Direction is dreaming. Watch...I am going to make some medicine to help
you."

The Old Spider bent a twig and wove a web within. He hung a feather
for the winged Ones: The Bringers of Dreams: a shell for the Water People:
so the dreams might be clear. He then positioned himself in the Center and
spoke again to the young man . " It must be patient work to make this
beginning. Share with others, do not judge, be loving. At night , when you
sleep , I will entangle those dreams that may harm you. The dreams that may
be helpful will know their way through my web. Don't give up. Persevere and
you will find the Seventh Direction....The Teacher Within. "

As the young man watched , the Old Spider emitted a bright light . When the light
diminished , He had transformed Him Self into a clear crystal. The young man
took this Medicine to the People and some found the beginning of the Seventh
Direction.

From the Archives of Grandmother Morning Starr

A Creation Story

Long ago, there were two worlds. One world was the world of magic, filled with spirits, being without any physical form. The other world was the world of science, filled with dust, physical forms that lacked being. Then these two worlds combined into one. There was a very strange reaction between the spirits and the dust. Some burst into flames because their energy was so great that the dust burned brightly with their life force; we now call them stars. Others were not so lucky, they dried up into giant rocks, which we call asteroids, planets and moons. However, not all planets suffered from their existence, some became even more lively than stars. As far as we know, there is only one like that; Earth.

Earth burned strongly at first. Then out of the flames came the air, and in the air were the wind spirits. First came Gaoh, then his four children, Yahogah the North Wind, Oyandone the East Wind, Neagoh the South Wind, and Dajoji the West Wind. Then there were many other minor winds that would blow briefly, than vanish. These were Tornado, Hurricane, Gale, and Breeze, just to name a few. These winds quelled the flames and more spirits came out.

The next spirits were the rocks, which combined to form the land. Around the land, the water spirits came, and they proved to be far too powerful for the Fire, and it became sealed deep within the Earth. However, some flames still managed to stay above the surface and these little spirits became the most marvelous of all, for they became the first spirits of life.

These little spirits were so interesting to the Great Spirits that they guided them through evolution until they reached the point of resembling the Great Spirits themselves. In fact some were made in their images. Yahogah made the bear, Oyandone made the moose, Neagoh made the deer, Dajoji made the panther, Thunder made the eagle, and Earth made the turtle, just to name a few. Then there were other animals that showed great virtue and were promoted to being Great spirits, such as wolf for his loyalty, coyote for his humor, owl for his wisdom, and many others.

These Animal Spirit's are very special, because they are all the animals that have been created, including the ones that are alive now. They watch over all their children, not only their animal children, but also their adopted children, the shamans. They also have other responsibilities, and they are with each of us whenever we need them. Bear, Snake, and Crow are wth us when we are sick and need healing, and when we heal others. Eagle is with us when we are afraid and need courage. Wolf is with us when when we need loyalty and friendship. Coyote is with us whenever we laugh.

Does any one know the Tribe?

Submitted by Blue Panther

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