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This paper juxtaposes some of the characteristics of two disparate creation stories – Dakota and Apache. It outlines who created earth and life, how they came into being, the order of creation, different generations and roles and responsibilities within the communities.
A Dakota story implies creation of the earth and humans at the end of its story. There is a detailed story of discord between the Gods and ousting of a few because of a predisposition to overpower the command and authority of the chief God. A trickster personality who savors mocking people is included. Earth was made by an associate God for His adopted daughter to have for herself, her husband, and his family (Creation Stories Comparison and Contrast. (n.d.)).
In the Dakota story, Wakantanka, was a master creator who is known as the chief God and a great spirit, responsible for creating all other Gods. The Gods created the world and everything in it as a wedding gift for Wakantanka’s adopted daughter and her husband. According to this story from the Dakota tribe, multiple Gods were responsible for creating earth (Da...

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