Rennay Craats

“According to Cherokee religion, beings from an upper world created Earth. The Cherokee religion included many spiritual figures. These figures were an important part of Cherokee life, but they were different from animals and people. Most Cherokee believed they had seen spiritual beings. The Little People were one type of spirit. They were very small people who were invisible unless they wanted to be seen. The Cherokee believed that it was safest to leave Little People alone. If someone saw a Little Person, he or she did not speak of it for 7 years.”
― Rennay Craats, The Cherokee

“Cherokee stories have been passed down through many generations. Storytelling is an art form. Storytellers are actors, singers, dancers, and mimes who tell stories about the Cherokee people and animals. Animals are important in Cherokee stories. Many stories tell of people who could speak with the animals. Some stories tell how the Cherokee could once communicate with animals. According to this belief, the Cherokee lost this ability because their ancestors were greedy and talked too much.”
― Rennay Craats, The Cherokee