How does the storyteller use the creation story to explain Obserable facts about the natural world as well as specific Cherokee traditions and beliefs?

The storyteller uses the creation myths to explain observable facts such as the mountainous nature of the Cherokee country, the seasons, sunrise and sunset, and the human reproductive cycle. The storyteller also relates specific information about Cherokee traditions and beliefs. For instance, the story discusses how the sun-scorched the shell and spoiled the meat of the red crawfish, which helps explain why the Cherokee people don't eat the red crawfish.