Shuulluw Shuuluk Origin Myth

In the beginning, after Maayehaa made the world and the Earth was the woman and the Sky was a man. Earth and Sky had a child that they named Shuulluw Shuuluk meaning thunder and lightening. Shuulluw Shuuluk was a very playful child, who liked to grab the clouds and push them together making a great big noise that shook the ground where the Kumeyaay people lived. The child’s joy was so immense that the Kumeyaay could see and hear Shuulluw Shuuluk while he/she was playing with the clouds that created big flashes of light. As Shuulluw Shulluk grew older he/she began to travel the world, never forgetting his game of pushing the clouds together. One day Shuulluw Shulluk mother, Earth, said to him/her, “You must watch over the Kumeyaay children as they grow, so they can speak to us and learn of our importance.” His/her father, Sky, agreed and said to Shuulluw Shuuluk, “You must answer their questions, even if you are off playing in different parts of the world.” Shuulluw Shuuluk agreed and now keeps both eyes and two ears open for letters from the Indian children.


Activity:
Shuulluw Shuuluk wants to get to know you. In your very first blog activity, you can write a letter by hand, draw a picture, or use the computer to mix a drawing with your letter to introduce yourself to Shuulluw Shuuluk. Ask him/her anything you would like to know about language or culture or the importance of the earth we live on. When you are finished, let the coordinators or one of the UG’s know so they can show you how to post it to Shuulluw Shuuluk. You can write to Shuulluw Shuuluk anytime you want to, even if you are at home, and you can talk to Shuulluw Shuuluk about anything you want. Shuulluw Shuuluk will respond to you as soon as he/she returns from his/her wanderings.