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American Indian Myths and Legends

American Indian Myths and Legends
Author: Richard Erdoes
Publisher: Pantheon
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2013-12-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 080415175X

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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.


Native American Stories

Native American Stories
Author: Joseph Bruchac
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1991
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781555910945

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


Favorite North American Indian Legends

Favorite North American Indian Legends
Author: Philip Smith
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780486278223

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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


North American Indians

North American Indians
Author: Lewis Spence
Publisher:
Total Pages: 452
Release: 1994
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781859580158

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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.


The Mythology of North America

The Mythology of North America
Author: John Bierhorst
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1985
Genre: Indian mythology
ISBN: 9780197714812

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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.


Myths and Legends of the North American Indians

Myths and Legends of the North American Indians
Author: Lewis Spence
Publisher: Collector's Library
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2004
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781904919087

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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.


North American Indian Mythology

North American Indian Mythology
Author: C. A. Burland
Publisher: Chancellor Press (UK)
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1996-04-15
Genre: Indian mythology
ISBN: 9781851529278

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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.


American Indian Myths and Legends

American Indian Myths and Legends
Author: Richard Erdoes
Publisher: Pantheon
Total Pages: 546
Release: 1985-08-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0394740181

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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.


Tales of the North American Indians

Tales of the North American Indians
Author: Stith Thompson
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 420
Release: 1966
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780253200914

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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.