Comparing The Native American Myth Bear's Race With Turtle

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The native american myth Bear’s Race with Turtle is a myth from the Seneca tribe. The myth starts with Bear walking through the snow covered forest. As he was walking he yelled three things. The first thing he yelled was that he was the “biggest animal in the forest”. The second was that he was the “strongest animal in the forest”. The third was that he was the “fastest animal in the forest”. Over hearing what Bear yelled was Turtle who replied to him saying “No you're not. Bear! I’m a lot faster than you”. Bear was shocked to find that a tiny water turtle said that to him and they than began arguing. They agreed to race to settle the argument. Bear races on land and Turtle in the water. Turtle would have to pop through the holes in the ice,

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