Native American tribes have unique and deeply spiritual creation myths, often centered on nature and the interconnectedness of all life. Some tribes, like the Iroquois, tell of Sky Woman, who fell to Earth and formed the land on the back of a giant turtle.
Other stories, such as the Hopi tale of emergence, describe humanity’s journey from the underworld to the surface. These myths reflect each tribe’s relationship with the land and the forces that shape their world.