Consider the birds: The important role of birds in world mythologies offers up important lessons about how we see our relationship with all of creation today.

BIRD watching; WATER birds; FOREST birds; RELIGIONS; GRANDPARENTS

The article "Consider the birds: The important role of birds in world mythologies offers up important lessons about how we see our relationship with all of creation today" explores the significance of birds in various mythologies and cultures. It discusses stories from different traditions, such as the Haudenosaunee creation story and the Ainu earth-diver story, highlighting the role of birds in shaping the world. The authors emphasize the deep relationship between birds and humans, advocating for a renewed reverence for all of creation to address ecological issues. The article also touches on the therapeutic effects of bird-watching and the need for a global effort to protect the environment and wildlife. [Extracted from the article]

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