Myth Of The Iroquois Tribe

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After reading this myth, I was curious to know what has become of the Iroquois Tribe and how they adapted to the present circumstances. That is why I did some research on their culture and lifestyle, focusing on their beliefs. The Iroquois Tribe is a confederacy of 6 North American Indian Tribes (Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora) that were settled around the Great Lakes. Their history began in 1142, when the “Five Nations” were united; being in 1722 when the Tuscarora Tribe joined the confederation.
The culture that these Six Nations share is full of spirituality and they believe in deities like the Great Spirit, the Thunderer and the Three Sisters. They also believe in divine healing and the power of dreams, which I

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