"...myth, mythology, is the body of knowledge a people possess. That's not a very satisfactory explanation. But a myth is not a story. Mythology is the body of knowledge. It's usually expressed in symbols. One of the most important ones is language. Our mythology is embedded in our language. Okay? The way we express it, however, is kind of a literary thing. We express it through ceremony. We express it through, which is the way you say, "I am a Lakota." Or, "I am a Dakota." Or we express it in ritual, which is the way you talk to God. Or you express it in storytelling. Or you express it in dance, art, and music, and so on."
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Elizabeth Cook-Lynn
Elizabeth Cook-Lynn (born Elizabeth Irving, November 17, 1930 – July 5, 2023) was an editor, essayist, poet, and novelist. She was a member of the Crow Creek Sioux tribe.
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