Rituals are performed and the tribal people pass the ceremony on by word of mouth which results in myths. In contrast rituals are nothing without the myths to follow. Many scientists will agree that myths are not substantial. Ritual needs mythology to be significant and teach the main point. Actually, one without the other is nothing or has little meaning.
Most myths are the basis for sociological character and the moral behavior for the tribes.
The the whit man myths are silly stories to entertain the children. The stories to the Indians are the basis of their children's' education and history. The children learn from the myths what is right and what is wrong. They also learn about their previous ancestors and the history of their tribe. Each myth has a specific lesson to teach.