Characters
This wise character ultimately brings light to the world.
Who is Grandmother Spider?
At the beginning of the story, the world was filled with this.
What is darkness?
This object brought light to the world.
What is the sun?
The story teaches that this is more important than physical strength.
What is wisdom?
This type of story explains how something in nature began.
What is a folktale (or myth)?
These two animals tried to steal the sun before Grandmother Spider.
Who are fox and Possum?
Why did the fox fail to bring the sun?
What is it burned his mouth, and he dropped it?
The animals’ failures show this lesson.
What is not to act without thinking?
This group of beings originally owned the sun.
Who are the Sky People?
Grandmother Spider used this special ability to help her succeed.
What is weaving a web?
Grandmother Spider’s success proves this idea.
What is intelligence can solve problems?
This animal was burned and lost part of his body while trying to steal the sun.
Who is Possum?
This happened when Possum tried to carry the sun.
What is he was burned by the sun?
This theme is shown when a small character outsmarts larger ones.
What is brains over brawn?
Stories like this were traditionally shared in this way.
What is oral storytelling?
This character shows that intelligence can be more powerful than strength.
Who is Grandmother Spider?
This symbol in the story represents life, warmth, and hope.
What is the sun?
This lesson explains why everyone benefits from Grandmother Spider’s actions.
What is helping others helps the whole community?
This is the main purpose of stories like How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun.
What is to teach lessons and explain the natural world?