4. The World On the Turtles Back myth compares to another creation story, Adam and Eve, because Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden together. In the Garden there was one tree, the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and they were not to eat any of the fruit it bore. A serpent convinced Eve to try some of the fruit and she convinced Adam to join her. Therefore, she was deceived and seen as 'evil' by Adam for bringing sin and getting them expelled from the Garden of Eden so they must find a new place to live. In both stories it is the women who eat or disturb something sacred therefore leading to creation and exploration.
5. I think the Iroquois honor both twins because together they created everything the people needed. They honor the right handed twin during the day because that is his time ruling over the world and protecting the people. They honor the left handed twin at night because that is when he is in charge of protecting or harming the Iroquois. Elements of human nature that are explained in this creation myth is that there is always good and there is always evil.
6. The Iroquois' attitude toward nature is a a central point in their history and cultures because they depend on it for sustenance. Their attitude towards their gods is very respectable, they honor their gods. They have multiple gods, one good and one bad, neither is fully good or bad.
7. Yes, it gives an explanation of why the human race exists as we are, and it offers an explanation of where we came from. The Sky World is like a heaven, its inhabitants function as gods. It showcases the battle between good and evil and how the world needs balance to function. It also shows how plants and animals came to exist (clay). It also explains why there is day, night, and the moon. This story, like all creation myths, it gives people a reason for their being and something to believe in.
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