Explore how Kiowa mythology explains natural phenomena like Devil’s Tower National Monument in Utah, the big dipper constellation, and the origin of tornadoes through ancient stories in this series of animated videos from the American Masters film Words from a Bear: N. Scott Momaday.  

The film Words from a Bear: N. Scott Momaday delves into the psyche behind the celebrated award-winning author and visually captures the essence of Momaday’s writings. Although his heritage is a central theme, Momaday’s work asks universal questions: what are our origins and how do we connect to them through our collective memories? This collection of resources from the film illuminates how Momaday grappled with these questions, his identity and the challenges of being a Native American artist in today's world.