Hunter Harris Mythology

This story was taken from William Barker's story called "The Leopard and the Ram." In this story the Leopard and the Ram live together as friends. The Leopard finds out that the Ram uses his horns to ram things to kill it. When it started raining in their house, the Ram slips and starts to ram the Leopard. The Leopard gets scared and runs away. This is why the Leopard stays in the trees and the Ram rooms out.  The story can be found  here. Why Squidward hates Spongebob One day SpongeBob was walking through the kelp forest when he decided he was going to build him a new home there. Squidward was walking down the same path when he decided that he was going to make him a home in the same spot. SpongeBob began working on his home the very next day. Squidward soon began working on his home and was surprised to see that it had already had a foundation. Both spongeBob and Squidward worked on their home for days. However, they never ran in to each other to see the other...

Title: The Leopard and the Ram Author: William Barker http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/05/west-africa-leopard-and-ram.html The Leopard and the Ram  There once was a leopard who decided he was going to build a house near the trees. There was also a ram that decided that he was going to build a house in the same spot as the leopard. The leopard started to work on the house and when he finished he went home. The ram came the next day and started to work on the house. He was surprised that the house was already started. When he finished for the day, he went home. They worked on the house for a couple of weeks, however they did not see each other while they worked. Both the ram and the leopard thought that the woods fairy were helping build their home.  When the day came to move in, both the ram and leopard were surprised to see each other there. After talking to each other for some time, they decided they would just move in together. Both the ram and leopard had a ...

Author: William Barker Title:  Why the Lizard Moves His Head Up and Down   Link Why the Lizard Moves His Head Up and Down There once was a king that lived by Anansi! The king had three daughters who's names were kept a secret from the town. When they became of age, the king told the town if they could guess their names, then they could take their hands in marriage. So Anansi took some fruit and honey and dropped it near the place where the princess bathed. The princess talked amongst themselves proclaiming how sweet the fruit was reviewing their names.  When Anansi got all their names, he went to tell his friend Lizard. The next day, when it was time to tell the king their names, Lizard raced down to the town to tell the king. The king kept his promise and gave all three princess to Lizard. This made Anansi angry, for Lizard has cheated him. Anansi begged for the princess, but the king refused. In revenge, Anansi took a cock to Lizard while they were asleep. ...

The man coming to the serpent Link There once was a farmer who had land that was not producing like it should be due to drought and the farmer's family was going hungry. He was walking along a dirt path on the back of his land where he got too hot to walk. He sat down beside a tree to rest for many hours. When he woke, he saw a serpent pit and walked up to it. "You must be the protector of my land," said the farmer. "I will offer you a gift in return if you help my land" he stated. The man went home and looked for something special to give to the serpent. He took a bowl filled it with gold coins and took it to the serpent. The serpent came out of his pit to see what the man had brought him. He looked at the bowl of gold and gave the man a pitcher of milk. The man took the pitcher home and showed his family what he had got. He did this for three days and brought home many pitchers of milk. The farmer then decided if he took his son with him and thought he...

Title: The God-Giving Serpent http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/03/indian-fairy-tales-gold-giving-serpent.html There once was a farmer that was going poor due to the land not giving back. One day it was really hot and he took a nap beside a tree. A snake came out of an ant hill and the man thought to himself, "This must be the guardian of the land. I will worship him so that the land can pay me back." The man took a bowl of milk to the the hole and the snake came out. The snake left gold by the bowl. The next day the man went with his son to take another bowl of milk to the snake. when the snake came out the son hit the snake on the head trying to kill it to collect the gold in the snake's hole. The snake came back and bit the boy and he died. The man had a funeral for his son and put his ashes near the land. The next day the man went back to give some milk to the snake. The snake gave the man a peal and told him, 'Tis greed that brings you here, and mak...

Title: The Broken Pot http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/03/indian-fairy-tales-broken-pot.html There once was seven brother and a sister. The brothers were married, but the sister did all the cooking at the home. The wives did not like her because she got all the glory at home, yet she does not work and the meals were not on time. The sisters called their Bonga and told him, "At midday when our sister-in-law goes to get water, make it to where the the water in the pitcher vanish and slowly appears. Keep the maiden as your own." When the maiden went to collect the water she saw it vanish. She began to weep. The water slowly started to rise until it reached her ankles. She called out to her brothers. "Oh! My brother, the water reaches my ankles, Still, Oh! My brother, the pitcher will not dip." The water continued all the way up over her head as she cried out, "Oh! My brother, the water reaches my ankles, Still, Oh! My brother, the pitcher will no...

Aladdin http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/04/arabian-nights-aladdin-6.html Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp The once was a very poor boy named Aladdin who's dad had passed and he lives with his mother. A magician came up to Aladdin and tricked him into going in a cave to gather riches. Aladdin went in and gathered jews, fruits and a lamp. He took the lamp him to his mother and gave it to her to make her wealthy. Trying to clean the lamp, Aladdin rubbed the lamp and an ugly genie came out and asked how could please Aladdin. Aladdin told the genie to fetch him some food. The genie came back with lots of food on patters and plates. Aladdin sat down with his mother and ate all day long. He then begin to sell the plates to pay his mother.  The next day the sultan told everyone to look away for the day for his daughter was going to bath. Aladdin went out and watch the princess to see what her face looked like. By doing this he saw her face and instantly fell in love with her...

The story starts out as Scheherazade talking to her dad and telling him about her plan to stop the practice of the Sultan's! Her father says it is a great idea but ask how she would do it. She tells him that she would become his wife! Her dad begs her no for death will come over her and himself. She is with her sister and the Sultan and begins to tell The Story of the Merchant and the Genius. The story begins with a wealthy man that takes a journey by horse. On his four day of the journey he stopped and had a meal. A man came up and told him that he was gong to kill hi for killing his son. The merchant asked the man "How would I  kill your son if I don't know him?" The man said as he was eating and throwing stones, a stone hit his son in the eye and killed him. The merchant and the Genius continue to argue. More people joined and the man said he must kill him and the others wept. In the story of the first old man and of the hind a man adopted his slave son. His wi...

For my storybook I plan on telling some of the Choctaw Nation supernatural legends. I plan on including stories of the Sinto-Holo, Shampe, and Nalusa Falaya. If there is time I might try to pull one more story in with these. These are all supernatural beings that I was raised on believing from my grandparents. Since storytelling is very important to my heritage, I thought it would be cool to include them in my story book. I will tell the stories just the way I was told them for the first time.  I plan on using  http://www.native-languages.org/morelegends/nalusa-falaya.htm  as my base research website, however a lot of my stories I tell are stories that were verbally passed on from ancestors. Native storytelling is a key part of the history of my tribe and to the history of Oklahoma! Im really excited to share my heritage with you guys. Native Storytelling https://steemit.com/life/@eaglespirit/native-american-storytelling-featuring-thunderbird-american-dancers

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In the first episode it breaks down what a myth is and how it is not necessarily saying something did happen or isn’t real, but a story that was told. But there isn’t a good definition of myths. He briefly went of the greek myth of seasons is about how Hates took Kore (or Persephone) and gave her pomegranate seeds to eat. The 6 seeds she ate signifies that she must spend 6 months of the year with Hades. Many stories are built on a binary aspect. This is where the structure is build on woman and man, good vs bad, humans and animals, or even gods and demands. All stories have their own structure and some believe they were made up from our subconscious. In the third video it covered heroes. In a story about heroes, they must start out at home, go on a journey and return home. These stories are called monomyths and are built upon 17 steps. Hades https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Hades These videos are a good start for anyone who doesn’t know much about mythology. It breaks it down and exp...

Martyrdom of St Peter, by Michelangelo            Link  Jesus met up with the disciples and talked to them. He explained that he was sent to earth to die and would be born again. The disciples told Jesus that a man was preforming miracles in his name. “As long as it is through his name and does not speak lightly of evil”, Jesus told them. He continued saying, “For if a hand offends him, cut it off. Or if a foot offends him, cut it off. For it is better to enter into Heaven with one of each then being casted into hell.” Jesus continued his teaching with children and told him to take up their crosses and follow in his footsteps. For if you follow man, you will not enter into Heaven. However, if you follow him and follow his word, you will enter the gates. Jesus went ahead of the disciples on their way to Jerusalem. In Jericho Jesus met up with a blind man that was begging. Jesus asked him what he could do for the man and the man said, “Lord, that...

John the baptize was in the wilderness preaching and holding baptisms. He preached that one day someone much better them him would come and bring the Holy Spirit. Three days later Jesus came and baptized John in Jordan. As Jesus walked by the sea of Galilee, he took Simon and Andrew to become fishermen of men. He took James, and his brother John. As they continued on their journey they entered in the home of Simon where his wide was sick. Jesus took his hand and lifted her and the fever had left her body. They entered the synagogue and came to a man with a withered hand. They all watched to see if Jesus would heal him on the sabbath. He told the man to reach out his hand and when he did his hand was healed. Jesus and his disciples went to the Sea of Galilee. When they got there there was a huge mass of people. Jesus worked many miracles and talked of the parables where Satan casting out Satan. Jesus stayed there beside the sea talking about the parables and said every man that has ea...

I find it important when people give a lot of details when something is confusing and ask questions when something is not clear. It lets me know as the writer to improve where I am slacking! I really think the constructive criticism is the most import when helping people better themselves! Pointing out things that are wrong are great, but give praise where praise is due! I like how it explains the difference in the article "The Difference Between Praise and Feedback" and I like how it breaks down the effects of giving feedback in the "Why Do So Many Managers Avoid Giving Praise?" article. Feedback https://www.exudeinc.com/blog/adjusting-your-feedback-methods-to-personality-types/

Mountville, Alabama Chahta yakni  Sinto-Holo The Sinto-Holo is a horned serpent that lives in deep lakes in the Mountville, Alabama. The serpent is known to come out at night and drag people deep into the water to their deaths. However, the Sinto-Holo is a very powerful spirit guide and can bring spiritual gifts to people. The Sinto-Holo is seen in many stories and drawing near Mountville, Alabama because of its powerful connections with the Chahta people! Link Sinto-Solo (Horned serpent) Link Shampe When the Chahta people made their journey they brought all the witches, demons and monsters with them. The Shampe is believed to be the biggest and scariest monster of them all! He lives deep in the woods in cave no man dares to go see. He preys on animals and people that travel in the woods. With poor vision, the Shampe uses its sense of smell to prey on fear and blood! The Chahta people believe that most of the Shampe have left their lands, but they dare not see i...