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How The Earth Was Formed
Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted August, 2013
This 2012 Heritage Toronto plaque, one of four along the Huron-Wendat Trail, is located on the east side of Jane Street in the Hydro Corridor, north of Finch Avenue West. Here's what it says:
Coordinates: 43.76012 -79.5181 |
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According to Wendat tradition, Yaa'taenhtsihk, mother of the human race, fell from the sky and was saved by geese from drowning in the sea. She could not survive in the water, so the Great Turtle offered her its shell on which to live.
When she fell from the sky, Yaa'taenhtsihk was pregnant. She bore a daughter, Aataentsic, who later died giving birth to two sons, Iouke'a and Tawihskaron'. Aataentsic's body gave to the world the three sisters: corn, beans and squash. As adults, the Twins created the Earth we know today.
Another plaque at this location
Toronto's Huron-Wendat Heritage
Other Huron-Wendat Trail plaques
Parsons Site
Transforming Village Life
A Map of the Huron-Wendat Trail
Related webpages
The Life of the Huron Wendat
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