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Wigwam Stories

Imagine a long time ago, before houses and buildings existed, the Native Americans (also called indigenous people) needed a place to sleep and stay safe. They didn't have beds like we do now, so they built a special kind of house called a wigwam.

A wigwam is a round-shaped house made out of natural materials like branches, bark, and grass. It looks like a big upside-down bowl, with a pointy top and a small entrance. The Native Americans would use sticks to make the frame of the wigwam, then cover it with bark or woven mats.

When they were all done building their wigwam, they would sit around a fire inside and tell stories. These were special stories that their parents and grandparents had passed down to them for generations. They were not just any stories, but stories about their history, culture, and beliefs.

These special stories were called wigwam stories, and they helped teach important lessons and values to the younger generation. Some stories were about animals and how they learned to work together, while others were about heroes who overcame great obstacles with courage and wisdom.

The Native Americans believed that through these stories, they could better understand themselves and the world around them. Wigwam stories were an important part of their community and helped keep their traditions alive for centuries.