The three generalizations that bruchac makes about American Indian oral tradition are;
-taught lessons
-talked about the natural world
-contained powerful metaphors
-This type of story telling was an important way for the natives to learn about their history; the second is that it was done primarily by elders; and the third is that it often involved mythical creatures.
The first main conclusion is that this type of story telling was an important way for the natives to learn about their history; the second is that it was done primarily by elders; and the third is that it often involved mythical creatures.
