Author: Richard Erdoes
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 080415175X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. “This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful—overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life" (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.
American Indian Myths and Legends
Author: Richard Erdoes
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 080415175X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. “This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful—overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life" (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 080415175X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. “This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful—overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life" (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.
Myths & Legends of India
Author: Donald A. MacKenzie
Publisher: Heian International Publishing Company
ISBN: 9789971491260
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Great epics from the vast treasury of ancient indian literature.
Publisher: Heian International Publishing Company
ISBN: 9789971491260
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Great epics from the vast treasury of ancient indian literature.
Texas Indian Myths & Legends
Author: Jane Arcger
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 0585319782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Step into a colorful pageantry of the powerful people who once ruled and still influence the great state of Texas. From the Caddo in the Piney Woods, the Lipan Apache in the Southwest, the Wichita at the Red River, and the Comanche across the Great Plains to the Alabama-Coushatta in the Big Thicket, five nations come alive through myth and history in Jane Archer's vividly written book about the first Texans.
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 0585319782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Step into a colorful pageantry of the powerful people who once ruled and still influence the great state of Texas. From the Caddo in the Piney Woods, the Lipan Apache in the Southwest, the Wichita at the Red River, and the Comanche across the Great Plains to the Alabama-Coushatta in the Big Thicket, five nations come alive through myth and history in Jane Archer's vividly written book about the first Texans.
Indian Mythology
Author: Jan Knappert
Publisher: Thorsons Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher: Thorsons Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Indian Myth and Legend
Author: Donald A. Mackenzie
Publisher: anboco
ISBN: 3736406355
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
This volume deals with the myths and legends of India, which survive to us in the rich and abundant storehouse of Sanskrit literature, and with the rise and growth of Brahmanism, Buddhism, Jainism, &c. The reader is introduced to the various sacred works of the Hindus, including the ancient invocatory hymns of the four Vedas, the later speculative and expository "Forest Books" in which "the Absolute is grasped and proclaimed", and those great epic poems the Rámáyana, which is three times longer than the Iliad, and the Máhábharata, which is four times longer than the Rámáyana. In no other country have the national poets given fuller and finer expression to the beliefs and ideals and traditions of a people, or achieved as a result wider and more enduring fame. At the present day over two hundred million Hindus are familiar in varying degrees with the legendary themes and traditional b...
Publisher: anboco
ISBN: 3736406355
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
This volume deals with the myths and legends of India, which survive to us in the rich and abundant storehouse of Sanskrit literature, and with the rise and growth of Brahmanism, Buddhism, Jainism, &c. The reader is introduced to the various sacred works of the Hindus, including the ancient invocatory hymns of the four Vedas, the later speculative and expository "Forest Books" in which "the Absolute is grasped and proclaimed", and those great epic poems the Rámáyana, which is three times longer than the Iliad, and the Máhábharata, which is four times longer than the Rámáyana. In no other country have the national poets given fuller and finer expression to the beliefs and ideals and traditions of a people, or achieved as a result wider and more enduring fame. At the present day over two hundred million Hindus are familiar in varying degrees with the legendary themes and traditional b...
Indian Myth and Legend
Author: Donald A. Mackenzie
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie is a comprehensive collection of mythological tales from India. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, featuring captivating stories of gods, goddesses, heroes, and epic battles, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and religious heritage of the subcontinent. Key Points: Mackenzie's collection brings to life the captivating myths and legends from various regions of India, including stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, showcasing the diversity and complexity of Indian mythology and its enduring significance in the lives of its people. The book explores the symbolism, moral lessons, and cosmic themes embedded in Indian mythology, shedding light on the beliefs, rituals, and spiritual practices associated with these ancient tales, offering readers a glimpse into the profound wisdom and spiritual depth of Indian culture. Indian Myth and Legend serves as a valuable resource for those interested in comparative mythology, religious studies, or those simply captivated by the enchanting stories of gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes that have shaped the collective imagination of India for centuries.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie is a comprehensive collection of mythological tales from India. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, featuring captivating stories of gods, goddesses, heroes, and epic battles, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and religious heritage of the subcontinent. Key Points: Mackenzie's collection brings to life the captivating myths and legends from various regions of India, including stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, showcasing the diversity and complexity of Indian mythology and its enduring significance in the lives of its people. The book explores the symbolism, moral lessons, and cosmic themes embedded in Indian mythology, shedding light on the beliefs, rituals, and spiritual practices associated with these ancient tales, offering readers a glimpse into the profound wisdom and spiritual depth of Indian culture. Indian Myth and Legend serves as a valuable resource for those interested in comparative mythology, religious studies, or those simply captivated by the enchanting stories of gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes that have shaped the collective imagination of India for centuries.
Indian Myth and Legend
Author: Donald Alexander Mackenzie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Indian Myths
Author: Ellen Russell Emerson
Publisher: Boston : J.R. Osgood
ISBN:
Category : Comparative civilization
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Publisher: Boston : J.R. Osgood
ISBN:
Category : Comparative civilization
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
A Guide to B.C. Indian Myth and Legend
Author: Ralph Maud
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This survey of myth-collecting in British Columbia evaluates the work of luminaries such as Boas, Teit, Hill-Tout, Barbeau and Swanton.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This survey of myth-collecting in British Columbia evaluates the work of luminaries such as Boas, Teit, Hill-Tout, Barbeau and Swanton.
Indian Myth and Legend
Author: Donald A. Mackenzie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description