Native American stories often depict nature as

They thought that they were very important to them not only were they their food when hunted but also they thought of them as spirits who provided for them.

Native American storied usually always depict nature as something to be afraid of (But it's sort of like religious people believe you should be "afraid" of God.) The only reason Native American do this is because they understand nature is uncontrollable and powerful I know this because my dad is Cherokee