Myths & Legends of the Cherokee Native Legends How the World Was Made The Eagle’s Revenge The First Fire How the Pheasant Beat Corn Medicine According to Cherokee Legend Origin of Strawberries Why the Turkey Gobbles When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. — Cherokee Also See: Indian Proverbs & Wisdom Legends, Myths & Tales of Native Americans Old West Legends Native American People Native American Tribes