The Story of the Drum, An Abenaki Legend

An Abenaki Legend
It is said that when Creator was giving a place for all the spirits
to dwell who would be taking part in the inhabitance of Mother Earth,
there came a sound, a loud BOOM, from off in the distance.

As Creator listened, the sound kept coming closer and closer until it
finally it was right in front of Creator. "Who are you?" asked
Creator. "I am the spirit of the drum" was the reply. I have come
here to ask you to allow me to take part in this wonderful
thing." "How will you take part?" Creator questioned." I would like
to accompany the singing of the people. When they sing from their
hearts, I will to sing as though I was the heartbeat of Mother Earth.
In that way, all creation will sing in harmony. "Creator granted the
request, and from then on, the drum accompanied the people's voices.

Throughout all of the indigenous peoples of the world, the drum is
the center of all songs. It is the catalyst for the spirit of the
songs to rise up to the Creator so that the prayers in those songs
reach where they were meant to go. At all times, the sound of the
drum brings completeness, awe, excitement, solemnity, strength,
courage, and the fulfillment to the songs. It is Mother's heartbeat
giving her approval to those living upon her. It draws the eagle to
it, who carries the message to Creator.

It changes people's lives!

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