Long ago there were bad times. The Kiowas were hungry and there was no food. There was a man who heard his children cry from hunger, and he went out to look for food. He walked four days and became very weak. On the fourth day he came to a great canyon. Suddenly there was thunder and lighting. A voice spoke to him and said, "Why are you following me? What do you want?" The man was afraid. The thing standing before him had the feet of a deer, and its body was covered with feathers. The man answered that the Kiowas were hungry. "Take me with you," the voice said, "and I will give you whatever you want." From that day, Tai-me has belonged to the Kiowas (36).
Apex::
Kiowa oral tradition
"The Way to Rainy Mountain" can best be described as a work written in three separate voices - oral tradition of the Kiowa, historical commentary, and the personal reminiscences of the author.
The personal voice - The voice of memoir
Hello my friend. I actually just recently finished reading Way to Rainy Mountain about 15 minutes ago. I believe that the purpose that Momaday had in writing in it was to preserve his people's stories, particularly that of his grandmother and grandfather. As I read it I first thought this is quite spontaneous and even a little random. However as I read I came to realize that he was telling the stories of his people and of his family in a real way. It was like you were sitting down with him having a conversation and he would tell all these different stories and legends. I hope this helps. Keep reading great books for remember "the pen is mightier than the sword." (Shakespeare)
"I Love a Rainy Night"
Cold, Dark, Rainy, thunderstorms, windy.Pretty much bad weather
One excerpt from "The Way to Rainy Mountain" that reflects Kiowa oral tradition is the story of Tai-me, the sacred Sun Dance doll. This story emphasizes the importance of tradition, the interconnectedness of the Kiowa people with their spiritual beliefs, and the transmission of cultural knowledge through storytelling.
a section of personal commentary Kiowa oral tradition and historical commentary
A bit of kiowa oral tradition, a historical commentary, and a personal commentary.
It focuses on the Kiowa people, who are a marginalized group.
it focuses on the Kiowa people, who are marginalized group.
The excerpt from Momaday's The Way to Rainy Mountain evokes a strong sense of connection to nature and ancestry. It combines vivid descriptions of the landscape with historical narratives to create a powerful depiction of the author's Kiowa heritage. This passage blends oral tradition with personal reflection to convey a deep appreciation for the land and the cultural legacy embedded within it.
The Andes are the longest mountain chain of mountains in the world.
The Way To Rainy Mountain ends with a poem.
N. Scott Momaday was influenced by his Kiowa heritage, particularly the stories and oral traditions passed down by his family and community, to write "The Way to Rainy Mountain." His experiences growing up in Oklahoma and his connection to the land and culture of the Kiowa people also shaped the novel's themes of identity and the impact of ancestral knowledge.
syllables of sorrow
Rainy Mountain Cemetery can best be described as a poem.
a poemThe Closing In," Epilogue, "Rainy Mountain Cemetery."