... Some prevalent themes in both cultures are cautionary tales, trickster tales and encouragement tales about heroes. For the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico the oral tradition of storytelling is an intricate part of their culture. Storytelling is the medium which the ... Pueblo Indians use to educate their children about the land and animals and communicate with their ancestors. The Pueblo Indian children begin this great oral tradition by hearing about their creation. The oral story that ... being in such close proximity to the village where they presently reside serves the purpose of bringi...

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