This lesson can be expanded to embrace origin myths from other cultures. Have students identify a myth from a non-Western culture that explains the origin of a custom or thing. They should write a report, illustrate it, and share their findings with the class.

The following Web sites are good places for students to begin their research (see Related Resources).

African myths:
http://www.afro.com/kidstalk/myths/myths.html

Native American myths:
http://www.indians.org/welker/legend.htm

Greek, Yoruba, Navajo, and Lakota myths:
http://www.artsmia.org/mythology/introduction.html