My favorite story to discuss was "Ikto Conquers Iya, the Eater". I already thought the story was interesting, but hearing others opinions on the story continued to capture my attention. I was better able to understand the story and why it was written. It seems to be a mythological explanation for the disappearance of people. During class, I learned that 98% of Native Americans died suddenly because of disease. When a mass death occurs, people look for an explanation to help them cope. This story may have been their explanation. I also thought it was interesting who Iya represents. Iya is greed and gluttony because he eats as many people as possible, which represents Native American’s belief in the importance of food. Iya can represent the future
