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The Myths of the North American Indians

Author: Lewis Spence
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 490

Book Description

The Myths of the North American Indians

Author: Lewis Spence
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 490

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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.

Indian Myths and Legends from the North Pacific Coast of America

Author: Franz Boas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788857523972
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Native American Stories

Author: Joseph Bruchac
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN: 9781555910945
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.

North American Indians

Author: Lewis Spence
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781859580158
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 452

Book Description
For the North American peoples, myths and legends were more than mere entertainment. They were an essential part of a culture based upon a common understanding of mankind's place in nature, and upon totemic beliefs which gave animals souls, spirits and supernatural powers.

Tales of the North American Indians

Author: Stith Thompson
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465580182
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 453

Book Description

Native American Mythology

Author: Hartley Burr Alexander
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122794
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
This fascinating and informative compendium, assembled by a celebrated anthropologist, offers a remarkably wide range of nomadic sagas, animist myths, cosmogonies and creation myths, end-time prophecies, and other traditional tales.

Myths and Legends of the Pacific Northwest

Author: Katharine Berry Judson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description

Myths and Tales of the Southeastern Indians

Author: John Reed Swanton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
Myths and stories of the Creek, Hitchiti, Alabama, Koasati, and Natchez Indians.

Native American Myths

Author: Diana Ferguson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
They come from the Pawnee, Iroquois, Algonquin, Inuit, Navajo, Sioux, and Hopi--and every one of these myths reveals the richness and depth of Native American traditions. Born out of a sensitivity and respect for nature, they contain profound spiritual and emotional truths. An enjoyable read.--Booklist. Brings the powerful storytelling tradition of these amazing peoples to your customers....Presents a dazzling array of photos...which help turn the stories into vibrant, living tales.--New Age Retailer.