The vast majority of Native American literary works share the presence of faith and belief, which they view in Native American culture as the motivation for understanding life. The spiritual sanctuary in Native American culture occupies a very important part in their culture and controls their routine life. The natural phenomenon, according to Native American culture, has great power and influences their destiny. The holy people, the wise elders and leaders of the Native American tribes, are the compass and are known for their knowledge. This article will analyze three great examples of stories that feature the uniqueness of Native American culture: “The Flood” by Joy Harjo, “The Sacred Weed,” and “The Singing Spirit” by Charles A. Eastman. In these three stories, the elders' stories not only create the presence of spiritual sanctuary in Native American culture, but also help tribal members preserve their unique identity. Stories are the sources of spiritual hymns and their unique identity. . The theme of storytelling is an essential part of understanding the religion of Native American culture because it is where the faith comes from and their unique identity. These stories describe their ceremonies and lives. Their simple life based on dependence on the land creates a strong relationship between Native Americans and their land. Furthermore, at the same time, it shapes their identity and culture. Joy Harjo, in "The Flood," presents her version of the myth of the water serpent. The poem tells the story of a girl who was deceived by the water monster. Joy Harjo says, “This story is no coincidence, nor is the existence of the water serpent in the memory of the people as they carried the weight of the myth from Alabama to Oklahoma…memory in heartbreak and no one will forget never" (lines 8-10). Cultural identifiers are names
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