"(Also, any suggestions for info on mythology in the Americas? That's one area of the world where my knowledge is woefully inadequate)"
Looking at syntheticpoetic's reply, I noticed one story that was left out. Since it's famously known locally where I live in California. And it was also used as inspiration for the sculpture sundial memorial of the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 in Port Hueneme.
It pretty much explains the creation of dolphins from a Rainbow Bridge made connecting the islands to the mainlands. It is interesting to note that a "Sky Snake" is involved with the tale. The Legend of the Rainbow Bridge (http://www.cyberwitch.com/Wychwood/Temple/legendOfTheRainbowBridge.htm)
Imagine Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin's reaction.
Something else to make note of: I also know of Coyote and/or Sky Coyote being a semi-creator and protector of humans in the Chumash myths. He is often portrayed as a fool or very wise at times. And while Coyote is refereed to as a creator in some tribes he is also known for bringing death. Coyote and the Origin of Death (http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/CoyoteAndTheOriginOfDeath-Caddo.html). One Chumash tale is that Coyote and Sun gamble together. When Sun wins, he gets to eat/kill people. But when Coyote wins, Sun isn't able to do that. Both Coyote and Sun are often seen in both positive and negative dual perspectives. I don't think it would be that hard to make the comparison of Coyote to Darkness and the Sun to the Light.
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Date: 2011-08-23 04:54 am (UTC)Looking at syntheticpoetic's reply, I noticed one story that was left out. Since it's famously known locally where I live in California. And it was also used as inspiration for the sculpture sundial memorial of the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 in Port Hueneme.
It pretty much explains the creation of dolphins from a Rainbow Bridge made connecting the islands to the mainlands. It is interesting to note that a "Sky Snake" is involved with the tale.
The Legend of the Rainbow Bridge (http://www.cyberwitch.com/Wychwood/Temple/legendOfTheRainbowBridge.htm)
Imagine Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin's reaction.
Something else to make note of:
I also know of Coyote and/or Sky Coyote being a semi-creator and protector of humans in the Chumash myths. He is often portrayed as a fool or very wise at times.
And while Coyote is refereed to as a creator in some tribes he is also known for bringing death. Coyote and the Origin of Death (http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/CoyoteAndTheOriginOfDeath-Caddo.html).
One Chumash tale is that Coyote and Sun gamble together. When Sun wins, he gets to eat/kill people. But when Coyote wins, Sun isn't able to do that.
Both Coyote and Sun are often seen in both positive and negative dual perspectives. I don't think it would be that hard to make the comparison of Coyote to Darkness and the Sun to the Light.