The Thunderers — A North American Iroquois Myth

“Our mission is to keep the earth in good order for the benefit of all its people.”

By

Oliver T. Spedding

Many years ago, three braves set out on an expedition.

They had only journeyed for a short time before misfortune struck; one of the men broke his leg.

The injured man’s two companions made a litter on which to carry him and began retracing their steps to their camp.