The Battle of the Twins

myth · United States · North American

Sapling and Flint's conflict over the world they had created came to a head when they agreed to settle their rivalry through combat. Sapling chose the branches of the giant crab apple tree as his weapon, while Flint preferred poisonous roots, monster's teeth, and serpent fangs. They fought for many days across the landscape. The battle ended when Sapling overthrew Flint. He sent his evil brother to live in the underworld, but could not destroy him entirely. It was agreed that the world would need both good and evil, light and darkness. Even in victory, Sapling decreed that his brother would co

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