Native Americans  Symbol Stories Warnings: The American Indian, like all people, liked to tell tales about things that had happened in their life. American Indians did not write words down in books. But they did have a form of writing. They drew pictures on hides, on rocks and on bone. Some of their pictures were left as warnings to others. Symbol Stories: Indian symbols told a story. For example, a story might be, "In the year of the plenty food, people had time to talk together." In time, that became the sign for talking together. Indian Symbols:  Here are some Indian symbols. Bear Alive Brother Talk Together Campfire Bad Make Peace Fear Indian Camp Story #1 These symbols tell a story Can you figure it out? Story #2 What story do these symbols tell? Give up? Scroll down for the answers. To return to the main index,   click on the basket Story #1: Answer: My brother and I talked together and made peace at the campfire. Story #2: Answer:  People were afraid of the bear near the village.  All Rights Reserved Counter start date January 2006     Have a great year!