What is Native North America (ONONDAGAN): Star Woman and Earth Divers in Leeming's book: The world of myth: an arthrology 3rd edition in p. 34-35

Answer 1

In the Native North American Onondagan myth of Star Woman and Earth Divers, the world was initially covered in water. The Creator then instructed the animals to dive down and bring up some earth, but they were unsuccessful. Finally, the muskrat was able to bring up a small amount of soil, which the Creator used to form a continent. The Creator then placed Star Woman onto the land and told her to give birth to twins, who would become the first humans. The twins grew up and created different tribes on the continent. The myth emphasizes the importance of cooperation and persistence in the face of challenges.