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3. Are there any theories to explain why most origin theories from numerous parts of the world are so similar? | 3. Are there any theories to explain why most origin theories from numerous parts of the world are so similar? | ||
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My first comment is regarding the importance of arrows, and potential parallels, in both of the readings. In the first one, the "woman who fell from the sky" is literally impregnated by two arrows, the fertilization resulting in two twins, one evil, one good. However, in the second reading about the origins of the different indian tribes, there are two different arrows present as well. The white ones they shoot signifies peace and no intent to attack. However, fired back and colored red means mal-intent, or a warning. This leads me to question whether or not there is any connection between the white arrows, meaning peace and good intent (and thus relating to Teharonghayawago, the good twin) and the red one meaning danger and an unfriendly tribe if fired back (Tawiskaron, or the evil twin). | My first comment is regarding the importance of arrows, and potential parallels, in both of the readings. In the first one, the "woman who fell from the sky" is literally impregnated by two arrows, the fertilization resulting in two twins, one evil, one good. However, in the second reading about the origins of the different indian tribes, there are two different arrows present as well. The white ones they shoot signifies peace and no intent to attack. However, fired back and colored red means mal-intent, or a warning. This leads me to question whether or not there is any connection between the white arrows, meaning peace and good intent (and thus relating to Teharonghayawago, the good twin) and the red one meaning danger and an unfriendly tribe if fired back (Tawiskaron, or the evil twin). | ||
