Native Americans had deep connections to nature from "summary" of Native American Icons by Charles River Editors
Native Americans maintained a profound and intimate relationship with the natural world around them. This connection was not merely physical, but deeply spiritual and cultural as well. For Native Americans, nature was not just a resource to be exploited, but a living entity to be respected and revered. They believed that every living being, from the smallest insect to the largest tree, possessed a spirit and deserved to be treated with kindness and gratitude. This spiritual connection to nature was reflected in every aspect of Native American life. Their art, music, and storytelling all revolved around the natural world and its inhabitants. They saw themselves as part of a larger ecosystem, where humans, animals, plants, and the earth itself were all interconnected and dependent on one another for survival. Native Americans also had a deep knowledge of the natural world, passed down through generations in the form of oral traditions and cultural practices. They understood the rhythms of the seasons,...
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