20 Questions
What caused the woman to fall through the hole?
She slipped while trying to collect roots from the Great Tree
What did the sea creatures do to help the woman?
They tried to find soil at the bottom of the ocean so she could plant the roots stuck between her fingers
Why were the beings in the Sky World unresponsive to the woman's situation?
They were aware of what was happening but chose to ignore it
What did the woman tell the sea animals she would do if they could find soil?
She would grow plants from the roots stuck between her fingers
Why did the woman initially believe that she would die?
She felt isolated and hopeless after falling from the Sky World
What did the woman in the Sky World crave during her pregnancy?
Exotic fruits and flowers from the Great Tree
Where did the gods who lived in the Sky World reside?
In a void of air above the ocean
What was special about the Great Tree in the Sky World?
It was a sacred tree at the center of the universe
What was forbidden regarding the Great Tree in the Sky World?
It was not supposed to be marked or mutilated by any of the beings in the Sky World
Why did the woman's request regarding the bark from the Great Tree cause a problem?
The tree was considered sacred and not to be tampered with
What did the woman see when she looked down through the hole in the Sky World?
The ocean far below
Who or what broke the fall of the woman as she fell towards the ocean?
The birds of the sea created a feathery raft in the sky to support her
What did the woman ask the sea creatures to help her with?
To find soil so she could plant the roots stuck between her fingers
What was the initial reaction of the beings in the Sky World to the woman's situation?
They chose to ignore it
What was the reason for the woman's husband digging a hole in the Sky World?
To obtain some roots of the Great Tree for his wife
What was the significance of the Great Tree in the Sky World?
It was a sacred tree that stood at the center of the universe and was not supposed to be marked or mutilated.
What was the role of the ocean and the air in the Sky World?
The ocean was where the fish and deep-sea creatures lived, while the air housed the birds of the sea.
Why did the woman's craving for bark from the Great Tree cause a problem?
The bark from the Great Tree was forbidden to be touched or used by any being in the Sky World.
What did the birds of the sea, fish, and creatures of the deep represent in the Sky World?
They were symbols of chaos and disorder within the Sky World.
Where did the gods who lived in the Sky World reside?
They resided in a separate realm above the Great Tree.
Test your knowledge of the Iroquois creation myth with this quiz. Explore the story of the Sky World, gods, and the beginning of the world according to the Iroquois tradition.
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