At the beginning of the era of the Surem, nobody knew the name of the sun and they wanted a name for it. For this reason they held a council on the bank of the Surem River. Everyone gave his opinion but no name was found for the sun. Every day they studied the matter. They did not know if it were man or woman and so they couldn't decide whether it would be best to give it a male or female name. The Surem could not agree. They finally invited all the animals of the world to come to a council.
What does the use of animals show about Yaquis?
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The use of animals in the story shows that the Yaquis, the indigenous people referred to as "Surem" in the text, have a strong connection with and respect for nature. By inviting animals to the council, they demonstrate a belief in the wisdom and guidance that can be gained from the natural world. It also suggests that they value the perspectives and input of all living beings, not just humans, when making important decisions or seeking answers to their questions.