In the beginning when the Great Spirit created all that exists, he gave great gifts to all the animals. The Great Spirit gave each animal a cedar box inside of which were very special and wonderful gifts. And, one by one the boxes were opened. The first box contained water. The second box contained the mountains. The third box contained the seeds of all things that grow. The fourth box contained the wind to carry the seed to the corners of the earth. Thus, one by one all the boxes were opened, except one. This box had been given to Seagull. Seagull took the box, put it under his arm and declared, "It's mine! All mine." This box contained a very special gift; it held the light of the world. Thus, since Seagull refused to open the box, the world remained in darkness.

The other animals plead…