Author: Lewis SpencePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
The Myths of the North American Indians
Author: Lewis SpencePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
American Indian Myths and Legends
Author: Richard ErdoesPublisher: 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 BoasPublisher:
ISBN: 9788857523972
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Native American Stories
Author: Joseph BruchacPublisher: 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 SpencePublisher:
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 ThompsonPublisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465580182
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
Native American Storytelling
Author: Karl KroeberPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470777168
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The myths and legends in this book have been selected both for their excellence as stories and because they illustrate the distinctive nature of Native American storytelling. A collection of Native American myths and legends. Selected for their excellence as stories, and because they illustrate the distinctive nature of Native American storytelling. Drawn from the oral traditions of all major areas of aboriginal North America. Reveals the highly practical functions of myths and legends in Native American societies. Illustrates American Indians’ profound engagement with their natural environment. Edited by an outstanding interpreter of Native American oral stories.
North American Indian Mythology
Author: C. A. BurlandPublisher: Chancellor Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781851529278
Category : Indian mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
One of a series about world myths and legends, this book describes the beliefs of the North American Indians, showing the tribal traditions and customs in relation to their spiritual life. It covers the main Indian tribes, showing how their myths were closely related to each other.
Native American Mythology
Author: Hartley Burr AlexanderPublisher: 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 Tales of the Southeastern Indians
Author: John Reed SwantonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Myths and stories of the Creek, Hitchiti, Alabama, Koasati, and Natchez Indians.