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Who gave birth to the twin boys?
Who gave birth to the twin boys?
What did Spider Woman teach the twins to do?
What did Spider Woman teach the twins to do?
Where did the twins finally arrive after singing and carrying eagle feathers?
Where did the twins finally arrive after singing and carrying eagle feathers?
What did the Sun give to the twins to help them fight monsters?
What did the Sun give to the twins to help them fight monsters?
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What was the first monster the twins fought?
What was the first monster the twins fought?
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What did the twins do after defeating the monsters?
What did the twins do after defeating the monsters?
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What did the wind whisper to the twins after their victory?
What did the wind whisper to the twins after their victory?
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Why did the twins spare Old Age?
Why did the twins spare Old Age?
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What did the twins finally do after sparing all the 'monsters'?
What did the twins finally do after sparing all the 'monsters'?
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What did the twins conclude about life after sparing the 'monsters'?
What did the twins conclude about life after sparing the 'monsters'?
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Study Notes
The Hero Twins
- The story is about the Navajo people, told by Liz Hoyt and Anderson, with art by Marnie Galloway.
- The world was filled with monsters, and Changing Woman, the daughter of the First Man and First Woman, gave birth to twin boys.
The Twins' Journey
- The twins grew quickly, but the monsters noticed and told them to visit their father, the Sun.
- Spider Woman taught them to sing to keep their minds clear, and they carried eagle feathers to protect them on their journey.
- As they sang, rivers and cliffs parted, allowing them to pass.
Meeting the Sun
- The twins arrived at the Turquoise House of the Sun, guarded by Black Thunder and Blue Thunder.
- The Sun put them through many trials, but the wind helped them.
Trials and Armor
- The twins survived the Sun's challenges, including a poisonous pipe, a steam bath, and digging a tunnel under the floor.
- The Sun gave them magical armor, lightning arrows, and stone knives, and dressed them like warriors.
Fighting the Monsters
- The twins set out to vanquish the monsters, starting with the Giant.
- They worked together, with one fighting and the other watching over the Navajo people with prayers.
- They defeated the Fearsome Horned Monster, Monster Eagles, and many others, eventually ridding the world of monsters.
Healing and Reflection
- The twins held a healing ceremony to restore harmony to the world after the fighting.
- The wind whispered to the twins, revealing that there were still monsters left, including cold, hunger, poverty, old age, and more.
Spared Monsters
- The twins spared old age, cold, poverty, and hunger, understanding the importance of these challenges in life.
Conclusion
- The twins laid down their bows, and the Sun built a home in the West where he could rest with Changing Woman.
- The story concludes with a message of peace and harmony.
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Description
This quiz is based on the Navajo story of the Hero Twins, told by Liz Hoyt and Anderson Husk, with art by Marnie Galloway. The story revolves around the twin brothers and their journey to visit their father.
