Once upon a time, 5 worlds and 5 suns were created, one after the other. The lst world was destroyed because its people acted wrongfully. The sun was destroyed along with them.
The 2nd sun saw its people turn into monkeys due to lack of wisdom.
The 3rd sun had its world destroyed by fire, earthquakes, and volcanoes because the people didn't make sacrifices to the gods.
The 4th world perished in a flood that also drowned its sun.
Before creating the 5th world, our world, the gods met in the darkness to see who would have the honour of igniting the 5th sun.
One man volunteered. The gods built a big fire on top of a pyramid and the volunteer prepared to throw himself into the flames. He was resplendently attired. Four times he tried to force himself into the fire but each time his fear drove him back.
Then the lowliest of all the gods, dressed only in humble reeds, threw himself into the fire. The volunteer was so ashamed that he, too, jumped into the fire.
The new sun rose into the sky, giving light to the 5th world.
An American Indian tribe folktale.
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