The Huron-Wendat culture is filled with legends and myths about the origin of the world and hints about how to behave in different situations.
The legends are passed down orally from generation to generation, uniting men and women with the land and their ancestors.
The legends contain lessons on nature and the world of spirits. They also speak of Huron-Wendat values, such as a sense of honour, self-esteem and harmony with nature.
For the Huron-Wendats, the elements of nature, plants and animals are very important. They become symbols in their legends. Animals are often the main characters, who have highly-valued qualities.
Among the Huron-Wendat legends, the most important is the legend about how the world was created on the Great Turtle’s back because of a woman who fell from the sky.