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Cherokee Myth About The Origin Of Fire

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Do you know the Cherokee myth about the origin of fire? Before there was fire, the animals complained they was very cold. The Thunders sent lightning to make the first fire in the base of a hollow tree, which was on an island far, far away. I will go get fire said Raven because I am so strong and I can fly far. But the fire in the base of the tree scorched Raven and blackened his feathers. so Raven flyed home without fire. Then Screech Owl volunteered, but the fire and smoke burned his eyes. Hooting Owl and Horned Owl each tried, but neither could reach the fire they both came back with ashy circles around their eyes. Next, these two snakes tried tiny Black Racer and huge Blacksnake. They failed to. I will succeed
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