ASMR Myths & Legends - Native American Mythology (Apache and Navajo) - Bedtime Stories

In this ASMR/bedtime stories video, I tell you about several creation myths from the Apache and Navajo traditions, including the Kiowa Apache myth of Kuterastan and the Navajo Diné Bahaneʼ ("Story of the People"). We also discuss the historical roots of these peoples in the American Southwest and the north of Mexico, how they used to live, their linguistic connections across North America, and the figure of Geronimo.
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The symbols on the props are Adinkra symbols from West Africa (Ghana). Not ideal for a video on Native American cultures, but this is what I had to create an atmosphere for the video. You can learn more about Adinkra symbols here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adinkra...
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Timestamps:
0:00 Apache, the First Chief of Men
17:38 Apache and Navajo Myths
20:08 Kuterastan ("One Who Lives Above")
32:30 Apache and Navajo in the American Southwest
42:27 Diné Bahaneʼ ("Story of the People")
1:07:00 Campfire Sounds, No Talking

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[@blazingstar9638]

Merci

[@aurtuzuastegui6]

I must admit a little disappointed that you did not refer to the apache as N'DEE while calline the navajo by dine we are cousin tribes with cousin athabaskan languages

[@MorningUniverse]

It's not what he says, it's about his aura. Enjoy!

[@ingridcain]

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[@ingridcain]

I’m

[@SurvivalSpheres]

And thus, our evening has been made.

[@AzzaYCF]

Agreed.

[@maveryk]

Is that a threat?

[@nicolemonahan3649]

So excited!

[@SurvivalSpheres]

@@maveryk Huh??

[@kayethrine1008]

Pretty much yeah...he is most excellent attention to detail is amazing🥰

[@lglgl7264]

I'm Navajo! It's awesome to see you do a video on my culture. Ahéhee' shik'is! (Thank you my friend!)

[@thomasalmond3311]

Hi Iglgl, just thought I'd ask as you're Native American; what's your opinion on Christopher Colombus?.

[@Katrina171]

@@thomasalmond3311 probably that he is bad?!

[@az-co1ej]

@@thomasalmond3311 well he did rape & murder our ancestors so i think you could assume indigenous americans dont have an opinion but a natural reaction to hate him bc thats who he was.

[@thomasalmond3311]

@@az-co1ej Hi, Thanks for getting back to me, while I respect the fact that ancestors are important I don't understand why people stand up for them so much, they're people that they've never met, I mean you've never met your ancestors have you?.

[@az-co1ej]

@@thomasalmond3311 alot of cultures honor their ancestors and keep them alive because in a way they are we still have our food and traditions that have been passed down for generations, so we dont have to meet them they are apart of us already. i notice alot of ppl with less culture care less about their lineage

[@wendyrosedavis1037]

Greetings : Such a truly beautiful way to end my day ! Something so close to my heart . Native American people and children , no words can describe my soul . My grandfather's name was : Hole in the clouds . The teachings & history will never cease , as long as we keep the spirits alive with honour . Thank you , Peace

[@Jourdyn7797]

As a Native Arizonan, hearing about her people’s histories is simply beautiful 🥰

[@littlevoice_11]

It's a pleasure to learn about your beautiful culture. I'm so pleased The French Whisperer was able to share them. Kindest regards from England

[@arisoapi]

i'm inuit and had a lovely time listening to the stories of my fellow indigenous peoples

[@zachvelardi8655]

My mom’s family is Diné thank you so much for exploring this mythology 🙏

[@augustlunaonline]

I’m so happy I stumbled across this channel! My mom read to me before bed until I was 11! We were reading A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court but never finished because my daily schedule became too hectic to continue our nightly reading routine. Now I’m 23 years old; however, I still believe that listening to someone read out loud is the best way to prepare for bed and to sleep soundly. Thank you so much! ♥️

[@luna-ltzyxienne780]

aww yeah, angel number 11, I got tha good numbers lmfao

[@amandajohn8248]

Thank you for this! It's nice to see Native American mythology presented, and so tastefully, too. My tribes are so different than the Apache and Navajo tribes, it's very interesting to see the similarities and differences in our stories.

[@fpsfizz]

I can say personally that what you did on the Navajo is a a great way to explain everything. Great video ! I feel special to be in the video☺️

[@rain2036]

im mvskoke not apache or diné but it’s so nice to hear other native stories presented in a respectful way so thank you for making this!

[@MaggieGraceWebb]

I've been listening to Let's Find Out's old video about Native American mythology, and it's such an interesting and rich history. But it's difficult to find ASMR videos of it! My evening is always made when there's a new Frenchie video, but this is especially special!

[@louisemon]

Yeees... i just finished your last one on planets after 6 replays...kept falling asleep...which is the aim of the game😴☺️ Thank you so much.

[@michellekleber1937]

I would pay good money to hear you say, “squirrel, lizard, war,” on repeat. Thank you so much for all you do, and refusing to inundate us with ads.

[@jorn_hub9364]

I'm from midwestern USA here, very excited for tonight's history! Thanks French!

[@zaus.]

thank you for this! I would love more indigenous american stories to listen to from you. - commenting from oklahoma, on occupied kiikaapoi land.

[@nicolemonahan3649]

I'm going to bed so as usual I come to your channel and since I've fallen asleep to every video you have I normally go back to the Polynesian video, the Greek mythology video, or just let the mystery stories playlist go one after the other all night. They work so well to calm my thoughts completely. I'm normally asleep within 15 minutes, literally drooling when I wake up to use the restroom Lol. This is why I am glad you do the time stamps because I can start where I fell asleep the night before. But I am super happy to have a new one tonight and Native American History has been interesting to me since I'm from Okeechobee Florida (home of many Seminole Indians). Also during a summer road trip with my brother and father we stopped in North Carolina and saw an outdoor play called The Trail of Tears that made me fall in love with history and the Native American culture. Until your channel I had the hardest time falling asleep. Thank you for what you do for all of us. Goodnight! 😴😴😴

[@MTB214]

Thanks for posting. I’m half way through a 500ish page book of Native American myths and legends, so nice to listen to as well.

[@nicolemonahan3649]

Can you please do one on the Seminole Indians. I'm from Florida so hearing your take on the trail of tears would be cool. Or maybe do one on Puerto Rico being that I'm half Puerto Rican but was raised by my Caucasian mother I've always been curious of my heritage and so one about Puerto wayyyy back when all the way until it became a part of the United States would be cool. Just some ideas thanks. This one was very good!

[@diamondedevil]

as a puerto rican i second this^ somethn abt the tainos n the arawaks in general would b awesome too!

[@MorningUniverse]

THIS ONE I REWIND TO THE BEGINNING EVERY NIGHT ABOUT 4 TIMES, and then you send me into my dreams with your warm, kind, amazing voice! Thank you SO MUCH!

[@Forg0-Nan0]

Mid term for my school is just finished and this is perfect so I get enogh sleep, even if I don't fall asleep I still get to hear interesting mythology, thank you!

[@spinninga5315]

Interested to see how this one will be as I feel like it will be much more different than more traditional Greek or Roman mythology which is taught in the UK

[@hannahg39]

I listen to you every single night! Thank you so much for making me feel like kid again!

[@marvinstorm9153]

Magnifique monsieur. You are a credit to yourself, such professional presentation and interesting content. The best ASMR on KZbin. Merci mille fois.

[@charitysweetcharity3091]

Yay!!!! I'm part Kiowa, so it's kind of my people! Thank you!!!

[@brianlafleche910]

Wooh its so exciting to open KZbin and see a new French whisperer video at bedtime!! Thank you for your content

[@JennyLane8666]

Yaaaay a new one! Thank you so much for these, they're oases in a desert. We need you now more than ever

[@Getcakedieyoung23]

It’s so crazy that every mythology on earth has dragons in it

[@ninab.4540]

Maybe they existed once

[@lillyblack5619]

There was a theory that people before us might have found dinosaurs bones and stuff and thus would have been "inspired" by them. Don't know wether it has been debunked yet or not

[@crissmartalec276]

I read somewhere about theories that humans were contemporary with some dinosaurs? dragon-like creatures? during stone age and that there are cave paintings that may support such theories.

[@littlevoice_11]

This was brilliant. Will there be a part 2 with more tales from this fascinating culture please? There is so much to learn and much we can apply to our relationships with nature and to one another...all whilst falling peacefully asleep

[@littlevoice_11]

Thank you for this wonderful video. It is always a pleasure to listen to you and these mythical tales, ancient cultures and stories are just superb!

[@claudiascott6654]

Fabulous, as usual. would love to hear more of these myths from Native Americans.

[@karrac7331]

Your amazing! Thank you for touching on different cultures mythology stories by far this is one of my favorite that hit close to home

[@alekxcsc]

Yes! I've been waiting for this video for so long and it's here! I actually requested this as a video topic on your Patreon. I know I'm not the only one who has had the idea of course, but it's still awesome! Thank you, and keep up the splenderiffic work!

[@onefordespair]

I had a rough day and I'm looking forward to this!

[@blackkid8032]

I love the mythology uploads! Could you consider doing Hindu, Mayan, or Chinese next?

[@13crystalsister]

So happy to see this video. I was looking for it earlier-at nap time. Imagine my joy at finding it here for bedtime! I definitely need this tonight. Rough day tomorrow. Thank you for everything you do, Mr French Whisperer! You are the best! Goodnight 😴 ✌ 🌟

[@kristincrawford6352]

The same thing happened to me today! Usually if the new one isn't there by naptime they won't be until at least the next day. I was pleasantly surprised tonight!

[@brokenbob9802]

My great grandfather was Cherokee. I’m mostly German but I’m still proud of those deep roots. I love the Native American culture and the connection they had and still have with nature

[@thomasalmond3311]

DEUTSCHLAND🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪!!!.

[@RBiologo]

Namaste!

[@magicamissa9685]

I absolutely love your work. Would you consider a video on the origins, history and development of perfume? Or make up?

[@luna-ltzyxienne780]

spirituality is a kinder word than mythology, loved it did about tha planets / astrology / roman pantheon

[@YukonSteamTurbinePropeller]

Salish here. Thanks for uploading this great video.

[@fjLKA]

ASMR videos from this channel make me look forward to bedtime!!!

[@proy2448]

Absolutely brilliant. Could you do one on ancient Indian mythology as well (as in from India)? It's one of the richest cultures in the world, I'd love to listen!

[@girlyunderthegrave]

my favorite of so all mythologies. there isn’t enough of native american story telling on youtube

[@louisecamp7440]

Listening to your voice is the only thing that can help me fall asleep.

[@hannahh8696]

I'm so, so happy to see you do this topic! I knew you would at some point. Thank you.

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Time to unwind my mind and get carried away to sleep. His voice is like hypnosis.

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My evening was made right by this gentle-ham. Thank you for stopping my restless legs

[@NwolcehttrA]

Thank you for the time, excellent quality, and effort that you put into these videos. You should have more likes and views for sure. This is the best ASMR. Thank you!

[@mistermillipede]

babe wake up new french whisperer video dropped!!

[@grumpy9721]

Fascinating stuff...

[@thebaptlight]

Salut c'est super ! A quand des vidéos à nouveau en français ? 🇫🇷 :)

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I don't know bonjour to you though

[@fliodhas79]

Needed this today

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Love your stories and essays. 😌

[@lucypokes]

Thank you for another perfectly narrated story !

[@Nicherie]

This is some of your best content. Thank you 😊

[@cartereckblad]

Boozhoo, miigwech and thank you for making this wonderful video full of stories of tribes of America.

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Thank you been waiting for this one

[@shyce7]

still the best content on KZbin

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Perfect! Thank you so much ❣️

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*unholy screech of excitement*

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Ask and you shall receive! Lol ty Mr. Whisperer

[@5tsumi13]

Fostering 5 sister kittens, for their nap time I put this on for them and they all simultaneously stretched and yawned and got cozy and ALL started purring… guess it’s my nap time too🥱☺️🥰😻😴sleepy kittens+FW=sleep inducing kryptonite

[@TheFrenchReaders]

Génial ! Extrêmement relaxant... Merci !

[@RedisFun2]

This was beautiful! Thank you!

[@MorikaASMR]

Wow! You have an amazing voice! So relaxing ☺️

[@kathy2929]

Thanks for this sleep video!

[@pinipinella]

A-ma-zing. Please tell us more about these cultures ♥️

[@yesman6559]

Yes

[@MrDrewster42]

I enjoy your channel. Could you do a story of the Manhattan Project? I think any of your subscribers would find it very interesting. Thank you.

[@UnfilteredAmerica]

Love my indigenous peeps

[@beverlybalius9303]

I love your shows.

[@ekaterinabalderdash1274]

The wind moving over the earth is The Song of All Time.

[@TheLegendofTurtleMan]

Thank you for helping me fall asleep. It was hard for me before I found your videos. I am very great full for that, keep up the work. Sleep well guys! :)

[@sabastian3022]

That’s fucking insane how similar the Apache myth is to Zeus and Greek mythology

[@kibnob]

It might not be entirely coincidence and convergent evolution. Both Greeks (via indo European admixture) and Native Americans are thought to be descended from Ancient North Eurasians (ANE). IIRC scholars generally accept that at least the myth of the dog that guards the path to the afterlife (e.g. Cerberus), present in both cultures, has a shared ANE origin.

[@G2thesecondpower]

@@kibnob fascinating!

[@711amiinheaven]

Awesome content sir! Thank you

[@Esrom_music]

i believe the symbol that is in the thumbnail is a West African Adinkra called ODO NNYEW FIE KWAN Very cool my friend. Very close to my sould. I have it tattooed.

[@Esrom_music]

*soul

[@c.f.7408]

Wonderful this is a favorite topic of mine

[@carloo69]

I want to sleep, but I also really want to hear what you have to say... So interesting

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Time to listen to you. Thank you sir. 💖💘

[@tylermacdonald8924]

Fantastique, merci beaucoup

[@BCxFOREVER]

Oh HEELLLL YEEEAAAHHHHH this is the one we’ve all been waiting for!!!! I LOVE U FRENCH WHISPERER!!!!!

[@casualnooby1935]

Please make a video on hindu mythology 🔱

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Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@ramuroswain7164]

Excellent!!!!

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Nice!!!! This is going to be good!!!

[@blazingstar9638]

You answered that girls wishes on your Celtic video! How cool 😎😎😎❤️❤️❤️

[@F1_Fangirl]

About time

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A nice break from the new European war news.

[@WeirsBeard]

Thank You, Thank You as always. I would never dare complain as your channel is one of my most sincere, simple(in the best possible way), and complete pleasures in life but I have been jonesing for new content from you!!!

[@chixdighueyz]

Wait hold on it’s only 5pm…. Well time for bed I guess

[@Fort_Sed]

Fantastic

[@theshenpartei]

My favorite legend of the Navajo is the skinwalker

[@takeoffmediahouseprod.7087]

Proud to be Jicarilla Apache 🙏🏽 🤘🏽

[@lunamoondrop]

native american culture is my favorite :)

[@lg8498]

This is going to be good..... 😴