How does the Epic of Deganawidah reveal Indian attitudes about migration?

A) The epic very clearly states that outsiders are not welcome in the Iroquois Confederation.
B) The epic shows that Indians were unlikely to adopt ideas from others, thereby keeping their traditions and culture intact.
C) Deganawidah is an accepted outsider who brought ideas to the tribe, reflecting the Iroquois effort to transform enemies into kin through adoption.
D) Iroquois believed that all captives of war should be killed so that their souls would not "migrate" to another person outside the tribe.

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Chellar Venice Geonzon · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The Epic of Deganawidah demonstrates a welcoming attitude towards beneficial ideas and individuals from outside, as seen in the acceptance of Deganawidah, an outsider who brought transformative ideas to the tribe. This reflects the Iroquois practice of incorporating outsiders and enemies into their society through adoption, aiming to strengthen and enrich their community.

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