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#Falling Through the Sky
A Cat's Paw retelling of Indigenous lore
[[Begin your adventure...->Tutorial]]
[[Artist Statement]]
[[Credits]]
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You are a small muskrat, no more than a child waking after your long sleep, and you lick your paws to groom your unruly fur. Suddenly, a frightening light colors your vision and brings a new brightness to your once clouded world. A hole has opened in the sky and you can see something small slipping through the passage, falling within the confines of the slender beam. Trembling and unsure, you look to your father who is wiser and ask him.
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"What is happening? What is that great hole in the dark?"
"It is unlike the dark. Parhaps a [[light?]] I will have to find out from the others. Stay here on the island and I will return," Muskrat replies.
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[[You remain on the small island while your father swims away to the gathering creatures around the beam.]]
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**Artist Statement**
//Falling Through the Sky// is a work of interactive fiction meant to explore a new angle of the past, looking through the eyes of a protagonist with your own. It is meant to educate and prepare students to practice viewing an event from multiple sides; though at its basest level, it should intrigue, invite questions, and provoke independent research. The creative approach to this project is the use of a tactile, visual, and auditory experience for the stimulation of learning, accessible to the widest possible range of students. Visual elements include text and images with appropriate scaling to various devices for physical limitations and visual strengths, audio recording and sound effects for those with auditory strengths, and the tactile element comes along with being able to click through and explore at a comfortable pace. The creative elements also play into the critical approach to this subject. Behind the scenes there is an analysis of the work explored and additional research into topics and subjects mentioned, while the output for that information follows a Universal Design for Learning model as closely as possible. [[A brief summary of UDL may be found here.]]
Imagine //Falling Through the Sky// as a brief exploration through a lens unlike your own and in order to glean new information and a new perspective on a moment otherwise described in one point of view. It is the artist's intent to include creativity in teaching and spark a delight in learning that will encourage your path toward knowledge to be with cheerful steps rather than drudgery. They thank you for your time in exploring this world and sincerely hope that curiosity and a desire to seek knowledge continues to fuel your education. Happy exploring adventurers!
**Plagiarism Statement**
The artist understands fully the meaning of plagiarism, defined as the practice of taking another person's physical or intellectual property and passing it off as their own. They have approached this project with no ill intent and only the desire to retell a story from another perspective. No items within have been plagiarized, and all works quoted within the text are cited in the credits section.
[[Return to the Beginning.->Welcome]]
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https://www.readingrockets.org/article/universal-design-learning-udl-what-you-need-know
[[Return to Artist Statement.->Artist Statement]]
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Vocal tracks recorded by Mishi (Michelle) Legg (private use only)
Title page artwork created by MsOkami on DeviantArt.com
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**Works Cited**
Kimmerer, Robin. *Braiding Sweetgrass.* 2013. Pages 3-5.
*The Iroquois Creation Story: A Tale of the Foundation of the Great Island, Now North America; the Two Infants Born, and the Creation of the Universe.* Recorded 1827. From The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Shorter Fourth Edition, Eds. Nina Baym et al., New York: Norton, 1995, pp. 28-30.
[[Return to the beginning.->Welcome]]
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Kimmerer;
"She fell like a maple seed, pirouetting on an autumn breeze. A column of light streamed from a hole in the Skyworld, marking her path where only darkness had been before. It took her a long time to fall. In fear, or maybe hope, she clutched a bundle tightly in her hand.
Hurtling downward, she saw only dark water below. But in that emptiness there were many eyes gazing up at the sudden shaft of light. They saw there a small object, a mere dust mote in the beam. As it grew closer, they could see that is was a woman, arms outstretched, long black hair billowing behind as she spiraled toward them."
*The Iroquois Creation Story*;
"Among the ancients there were two worlds in existence. The lower world was in great darkness;-the possession of the great monster; but the upper world was inhabited by humankind; and there was a woman conceived and would have the twin born. When her travail drew near, and her situation seemed to produce a great distress on her mind, and she was induced by some of her relations to lay herself on a mattress which was prepared, so as to gain refreshments to her wearied body; but while she was asleep the very place sunk down towards the dark world. The monsters of the great water were alarmed at her appearance of descending to the lower world; in consequence all the species of the creature were assembled, and they made consulatation,"
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You watch for a while as the creatures of all species convene, seeming to discuss the falling thing. The closer it gets, the more you can make out a figure; human in shape and with black hair trailing behind as they fall. You watched the geese spiral upward, amazed by their swirling dance as they aid the falling person with great wings. Your father's friend, Turtle, is positioned at the base of the beam of light and you wonder if he intends to [[catch the human.]]
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After a long time, you see more features of the human woman, but you're not sure what she carries. Is that a [[bundle]] tucked in her arms, or a [[round belly?]]
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It is a bundle you see, clutched close to her chest above a rounded belly. You cheer for Turtle as he catches her successfully. You share her moment of peace after the tension of her long fall and rest your head on your paws.
[[You watch the elder creatures debate this situation.]]
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It is a rounded belly you see, but there is also a bundle clutched close to her chest above it. You cheer for Turtle as he catches her successfully. You share her moment of peace after the tension of her long fall and rest your head on your paws.
[[You watch the elder creatures debate this situation.]]
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</center>Passages adapted:
Kimmerer;
"The geese nodded at one another and rose together from the water in a wave of goose music. She felt the beat of their wings as they flew beneath to break her fall. Far from the only home she’d ever known, she caught her breath at the warm embrace of soft feathers as they gently carried her downward. And so it began.
The geese could not hold the woman above the water for much longer, so they called a council to decide what to do. Resting on their wings, she saw them all gather: loons, otters, swans, beavers, fish of all kinds. A great turtle floated in their midst and offered his back for her to rest upon."
*The Iroquois Creation Story*;
"Another requisition was presented, who would be capable to secure the woman from the terrors of the great water, but none was able to comply except a large turtle came forward and made proposal to them to endure her lasting weight, which was accepted."
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You notice how tired Turtle looks as the others talk and you feel concern. How much longer can he hold her up? [[Are they making a decision?]] You watch several creatures seem to nod in agreement and, one by one, they dive deep under the surafce of your oceanic world.
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First the [[Loon]], then the [[Otter]], and [[Beaver]] and [[Sturgeon]]. Whatever they are searching for, it is unsuccessful as you watch each one resurface while shaking their heads. Finally, your father raises a paw. Muskrat is volunteering to make the dive and worry creeps into your chest. You watch him take a deep breath and swim down below the waves. [[You wait an eternity for him to return.]]
You see him float to the surface once more, hopeful until you notice he doesn't move. [[The other creatures take the mud gripped in his small paw and smear it across Turtle's back.]]
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</center>Passages adapted in previous pages:
Kimmerer;
"Like any good guest, Skywoman had not come empty-handed. The bundle was still clutched in her hand."
*The Iroquois Creation Story*;
"...there was a woman conceived and would have the twin born... While she was in the limits of distress one of the infants in her womb was moved by an evil opinion and he was determined to pass out under the side of the parent's arm, and the other infant in vain endeavored to prevent his design."
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[[Return->You watch the elder creatures debate this situation.]] or see the [[Otter]]?
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[[Return->You watch the elder creatures debate this situation.]] or see the [[Beaver]]?
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[[Return->You watch the elder creatures debate this situation.]] or see the [[Sturgeon]]?
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</center>Passages adapted:
Kimmerer;
"Gratefully, she stepped from the goose wings onto the dome of his shell. The others understood that she needed land for her home and discussed how they might serve her need. The deep divers among them had heard of mud at the bottom of the water and agreed to go find some.
Loon dove first, but the distance was too far and after a long while he surfaced with nothing to show for his efforts. One by one, the other animals offered to help—Otter, Beaver, Sturgeon—but the depth, the darkness, and the pressures were too great for even the strongest of swimmers. They returned gasping for air with their heads ringing. Some did not return at all. Soon only little Muskrat was left, the weakest diver of all. He volunteered to go while the others looked on doubtfully. His small legs flailed as he worked his way downward and he was gone a very long time.
They waited and waited for him to return, fearing the worst for their relative, and, before long, a stream of bubbles rose with the small, limp body of the muskrat. He had given his life to aid this helpless human. But then the others noticed that his paw was tightly clenched and, when they opened it, there was a small handful of mud. Turtle said, “Here, put it on my back and I will hold it.”
Skywoman bent and spread the mud with her hands across the shell of the turtle."
*The Iroquois Creation Story*;
"The turtle executes upon the spot, and a small quantity of earth was varnished on the back part of the turtle. The woman alights on the seat prepared, and she receives a satisfaction."
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You are amazed to see Turlte growing to a gigantic size! The other creatures swim away from the edge of his shell or walk onto the new land his growing body creates. You follow the creatures taking to the new island, lifting your father's body to bury on the new shoreline. When you have finished the burial and praised the sacrifice of your father, you begin to explore the new Turtle Island and find the human woman that fell from the Skyworld.
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You have grown since your first view of her and she has given birth to her twins, two boys that you watch help their mother tend the land. From the bundle you saw her carrying, she produced all the seeds and fruits to create the trees and plants now around you. You watch them care for the land and cultivate it until the boys [[grow great and tall]] and their mother is laid in a grave as your father was.
[[You feel a kinship with these twins.]]
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</center>Passages adapted:
Kimmerer;
"Moved by the extraordinary gifts of the animals, she sang in thanksgiving and then began to dance, her feet caressing the earth. The land grew and grew as she danced her thanks, from the dab of mud on Turtle’s back until the whole earth was made. Not by Skywoman alone, but from the alchemy of all the animals’ gifts coupled with her deep gratitude. Together they formed what we know today as Turtle Island, our home.
Like any good guest, Skywoman had not come empty-handed. The bundle was still clutched in her hand. When she toppled from the hole in the Skyworld she had reached out to grab onto the Tree of Life that grew there. In her grasp were branches—fruits and seeds of all kinds of plants. These she scattered onto the new ground and carefully tended each one until the world turned from brown to green.Sunlight streamed through the hole from the Skyworld, allowing the seeds to flourish. Wild grasses, flowers, trees, and medicines spread everywhere. And now that the animals, too, had plenty to eat, many came to live with her on Turtle Island."
*The Iroquois Creation Story*;
"While holding her, the turtle increased every moment and became a considerable island of earth, and apparently covered with small bushes... The woman was in a painful condition during the time of their disputes, and the infants entered the dark world by compulsion, and their parent expired in a few moments. They had the power of sustenance without a nurse, and remained in the dark regions.
After a time the turtle increased to a great Island and the infants were grown up, and one of them possessed with a gentle disposition, and named Enigorio, i.e. the good mind. The other youth possessed an insolence of character, and was named Enigonhahetgea, i.e. the bad mind."
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You watch the twins follow in their mother's footsteps for a time, working the land until it is suitable for life. You taste the fruits and vegetables they have made and appreciate what they have brought to your dark world. The sweet twin has brought sunshine, rain, and gentle wind. The mischievious twin has brought the moon and stars, the storms, and the mountains with their steep heights and dangerous falls. [[While both create humans of their own]], one fashions safe homes and game animals to sustain them and the other creates dangerous reptiles to oppose them and trouble at every turn.
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[[But you fear a confrontation is coming soon...]]
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</center>Passages adapted:
*The Iroquois Creation Story*;
"The good mind was not contented to remain in a dark situation, and he was anxious to create a great light in the dark world; but the bad mind was desirous that the world should remain in a natural state. The good mind determines to prosecute his designs, and therefore commences the world of creation. At first he took the parent's head, (the deceased) of which he created an orb, and established it in the centre of the firmament, and it became of a very superior nature to bestow light to the new world, (now the sun) and again he took the remnant of the body and formed another orb, which was inferior to the light (now moon). In the orb a cloud of legs appeared to prove it was the body of the good mind, (parent). The former was to give light to the day and the latter to the night; and he also created numerous spots of light, (now stars): these were to regulate the days, nights, seasons, years, etc.
Whenever the light extended to the dark world the monsters were displeased and immediately concealed themselves in the deep places, lest they should be discovered by some human beings. The good mind continued the works of creation, and he formed numerous creeks and rivers on the Great Island, and then created numerous species of animals of the smallest and the greatest, to inhabit the forests, and fishes of all kinds to inhabit the waters. When he had made the universe he was in doubt respecting some being to possess the Great Island; and he formed two images of the dust of the ground in his own likeness, female and male, and by his breathing into their nostrils he gave them the living souls, and named them Ea-gwe-howe, i.e., a real people; and he gave the Great Island all the animals of game for their maintenance and he appointed thunder to water the earth by frequent rains, agreeable of the nature of the system; after this the Island became fruitful and vegetation afforded the animals subsistence. The bad mind, while his brother was making the universe, went throughout the Island and made numerous high mountains and falls of water, and great steeps, and also creates various reptiles which would be injurious to humankind; but the good mind restored the Island to its former condition. The bad mind proceeded further in his motives and he made two images of clay in the form of humankind; but while he was giving them existence they became apes; and when he had not the power to create humankind he was envious against his brother; and again he made two of clay. The good mind discovered his brother's contrivances, and aided in giving them living souls, (it is said these had the most knowledge of good and evil)."
[[Return->You feel a kinship with these twins.]] <center>
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You watch the twins bicker, jealousy and greed filling the mischief-maker while the other makes attempts to pacify to no avial. Finally, you hear a competition it to be set. The twins will face each other in battle and the victor will rule over the creation of the universe that encompasses the Earth. Each brother tells the other of their weakness, though the sweet twin deceives while the other tells the truth and [[their conflict is set.]]
You watch their battle raze the land, though in the end the evil twin is struck down to become the Evil Spirit that haunts humanity with greed and jealousy, turning men to monsters. You aid the good twin - as best you can in your aging state - to repair the damage done to Turtle Island before returning with him to visit the people they have created. Standing with humankind, you offer your goodbyes to the Creator before you both retire to a world beyond the Earth and the Nature he shaped.
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[[The world you saw created remains.]]
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</center>Passages adapted:
*The Iroquois Creation Story*;
"The bad mind offered a challenge to his brother and resolved that who gains the victory should govern the universe; and appointed a day to meet the contest. The good mind was willing to submit to the offer, and he enters the reconciliation with his brother which he falsely mentions that by whipping with flags would destroy his temporal life; and he earnestly solicits his brother also to notice the instrument of death, which he manifestly relates by the use of deer horns, beating his body he would expire. On the day appointed the engagement commenced, which lasted for two days: after pulling up the trees and mountains as the track of a terrible whirlwind, at last the good mind gained the victory by using the horns, as mentioned the instrument of death, which he succeeded in deceiving his brother and he crushed him in the earth; and the last words uttered from the bad mind were, that he would have equal power over the souls of humankind after death; and he sinks down to eternal doom, and became the Evil Spirit. After this tumult the good mind repaired to the battle ground, and then visited the people and retires from the earth."
[[Return->But you fear a confrontation is coming soon...]] <center>
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[[Begin the adventure anew?->Welcome]]
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#Brief Tutorial
Welcome to Falling Through the Sky!
This is a text-based game in the form of interactive literature.
In order to progress in the story, there will be clickable text options that are highlighted in blue, allowing you to explore the game, its source material, and other items.
Throughout the game, you may see boxes that look like this:
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Audio player boxes like this one will be located at the tops and bottoms of pages.
The audio player boxes at the tops of pages are recordings of the text being read. To activate them, you must click the orange, circle-shaped button with a white arrow, positioned in the top left corner of the box.
The audio player boxes at the bottom of a page are sound effects to enhance the game and will play on their own, no clicking necessary.
[[Please enjoy your adventure through the story!->Begin your adventure...]]
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