The Storytelling Stone-5

You must tell others what you have heard, and also add stories of what happens from now on.

The people you tell will remember your stories. Some will remember better than others. Some

will tell different versions when they pass them on. It doesn’t matter. The truths and

lessons from the stories will be remembered.”

“Thank you Grandfather Stone,” said Crow. “I will make sure the stories are not

forgotten.”

Crow went back to the village. He knew it was time to move on. The people here didn’t

respect him and wouldn’t listen. He collected his few belongings and left the village

without telling anyone. No one missed him.

Crow travelled far and eventually came to another village. The people welcomed him warmly.

They invited him to come in out of the cold wind, sit by the fire and share their food.

After he had finished eating Crow said, “You have been so kind I’d like to


share something with you.”

He began to tell the stories he had learned from Grandfather Stone. He told them of the time

when animals could speak, and when the turtle raced the bear.

That night the lodge house seemed warmer and the sound of the first storyteller’s voice

could be heard above the howling wind outside. People went to sleep dreaming of the stories

they had heard.