The Myths of the North American Indians
Author | : Lewis Spence |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 490 |
Release | : 1914 |
Genre | : Indian mythology |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Lewis Spence |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 490 |
Release | : 1914 |
Genre | : Indian mythology |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Richard Erdoes |
Publisher | : Pantheon |
Total Pages | : 546 |
Release | : 2013-12-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 080415175X |
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.
Author | : Joseph Bruchac |
Publisher | : Fulcrum Publishing |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781555910945 |
A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.
Author | : Philip Smith |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1994-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780486278223 |
Gathers thirteen stories about the four seasons, why animals fear the porcupine, a hunter who lives with his prey, and the treachery of two corn maidens
Author | : Lewis Spence |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 452 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781859580158 |
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.
Author | : John Bierhorst |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Indian mythology |
ISBN | : 9780197714812 |
Describes the background of the myths of the Indian cultures of the North American continent, some of which have the same themes as myths of other world cultures.
Author | : Lewis Spence |
Publisher | : Collector's Library |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781904919087 |
Guides us through tribal creation beliefs, then into the sacred stories concerning the worship of birds, especially the eagle, of the rattlesnake, of the great Coyote god and the thunder gods.
Author | : C. A. Burland |
Publisher | : Chancellor Press (UK) |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 1996-04-15 |
Genre | : Indian mythology |
ISBN | : 9781851529278 |
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.
Author | : Richard Erdoes |
Publisher | : Pantheon |
Total Pages | : 546 |
Release | : 1985-08-12 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0394740181 |
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.
Author | : Stith Thompson |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 420 |
Release | : 1966 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9780253200914 |
Collection of Indian tales in which each tale is shown to be representative of a certain type of tale which occurs in more than one tribe or geographical region.