It has always been fascinating to me how in traditional cultures respect and connect to the environment in such special ways. This has been relevant in many stories, but specifically stood out to me in Ti Jeanne when she says ” Maman Dlo, I didn’t mean to be rude, I didn’t hurt anything.” For the girl knew that punishment awaits the one who offends the forest creatures, the plants or the animals”(p. 276). It is almost as if these are meant to be warning signs for those who follow their generations. Their traditions and practices use natural resources scarcely to ensure that there is enough to consider others and their kind. Their teachings were ignored, just like their existence, and it is sad because they have a mindset that seems more beneficial to the environment that ours currently. These also is relevant in the strange story of Agannju and Yemaja as they are named after water, sky, and air. In these tales it is also evident that the gods are of nature, and should be respected at a higher level. This is another demonstration of the respect and knowledge that they had of the natural world. I am excited to talk more about the other aspects of these stories as I know there is a lot to uncover beyond the environmental points.