The woman who fell from the sky

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we dive into the captivating creation myth of the Huron and Iroquois people. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Earth, where darkness and water reigned until the Sky Woman with the help of Turtle embarked on a journey to create land, light, and life. Discover how a fall from the sky leads to the formation of the world and the creation of the first humans. This tale weaves together themes of creation, resilience, and the shared narratives that connect cultures across the globe.  Book: In the Beginning : Creation Stories from Around the World By: Virginia Hamiliton bonus story- Book: The woman who fell from the sky : the Iroquois story of creation By: John Beirhorst Following the story, Chef shares a delectable recipe for Sagamité Soup, a savory dish inspired by the themes of the episode. Perfect for savoring while reflecting on the blessings we all seek in our lives. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Sagamité Soup https://chuckfirstpeopleskitchen.com/en/season/2/recipes/6/sagamite-soup/  Chapters: (00:00) Welcome aboard  (00:32) The woman who fell from the sky Huron (08:35) The woman who fell from the sky Iroquis (16:40) My thoughts (22:05) Sagamité Soup (21:47) Until next time Creation Stories: The Hummingbird & Ibis Stories https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-hummingbird-and-ibis-stories/  Four Creations https://www.afrotalescast.com/four-creations/  The Daughter of the Sun https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-daughter-of-the-sun/  Mental Health  Phone Number: 988 https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection  To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast   Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://www.instagram.com/artbyshalaye/  Music: Artist: K3LiX_Music Album: Song: Last Breath of Ancestors (Native American Flute) URL: https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-last-breath-of-ancestors-native-american-flute-214341/  SFX: https://freesound.org/

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