Author: C. Marius BarbeauPublisher:
ISBN: 9780243622788
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Huron and Wyandot Mythology
Author: C. Marius BarbeauPublisher:
ISBN: 9780243622788
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Huron and Wyandot Mythology
Author: Marius BarbeauPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Huron Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Huron and Wyandot Mythology
Author: Marius BarbeauHuron and Wyandot Mythology
Author: C. Marius BarbeauPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781528153829
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Excerpt from Huron and Wyandot Mythology: With an Appendix Containing Earlier Published Records The nature of the material itself seems to call for the fol lowing Classification, which has been adhered to in the present memoir: (i) myths or traditional narratives, in the truth of which the Hurons and Wyandots used to believe; (ii) tales, acknowledged by them to be mere fiction; and (iii) traditions or narratives bearing on the history of the tribe. In the mythology proper are included: (a) traditional accounts and description of the origin of the world, the cosmo gonic deities, and beings; (b) etiological myths on a number of natural phenomena 2 and (c) various social events of the past.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Bibliography of American Folklore, 1915-1928
Author: Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities
Author: Charles Russell CoulterPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786491795
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
Throughout history, humans have pondered the question of their existence. In nearly every society, part of the answer has included some form of god or goddess. For the Mayans, one such deity was Ajtzak, who tried to create humans from wood; for the Yorubas of Africa, Shango controlled the thunder and lightning. The Chinese of the Shang dynasty era worshipped Shang Ti. Evil deities were also part of the answer, as in the case of the Kuvera, the Hindu chief of evil in the Vedic period, and Tu, the Persian or Islamic demon of fatal accidents. All of the known ancient gods, many heretofore obscure or known only from mythological literature, are included in this exhaustive reference work. The focus is on their origins, histories, and functions. The people who believed in each deity are identified, along with alternate names or spellings both old and modern. The descriptions that follow are of the functions, origins and physical nature of the deities. Extensive cross references are provided for alternate spellings and names.
Annotated Catalogue of and Guide to the Publications of the Geological Survey Canada, 1845-1917
Author: Walter Frederick FerrierPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Lists publications of Geological Survey of Canada from its inception to August 1, 1917. Arranged into sections according to type of publication. Includes finding list arranged according to provinces and territories as well as author index.
Handbook of Native American Mythology
Author: Dawn Bastian WilliamsPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1851095381
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Popular Hopi kachina dolls and awesome totem poles are but two of the aspects of the sophisticated, seldom-examined network of mythologies explored in this fascinating volume. This revealing work introduces readers to the mythologies of Native Americans from the United States to the Arctic Circle—a rich, complex, and diverse body of lore, which remains less widely known than mythologies of other peoples and places. In thematic chapters and encyclopedia-style entries, Handbook of Native American Mythology examines the characters and deities, rituals, sacred locations and objects, concepts, and stories that define and distinguish mythological cultures of various indigenous peoples. By tracing the traditions as far back as possible and following their evolution from generation to generation, Handbook of Native American Mythology offers a unique perspective on Native American history, culture, and values. It also shows how central these traditions are to contemporary Native American life, including the continuing struggle for land rights, economic parity, and repatriation of cultural property.
Summary Report of the Geological Survey, Department of Mines for the Calendar Year ...
Author: Geological Survey of CanadaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
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