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Indian Mythology Native American
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Release date: Nov 11, 2006
File size: 2465 KB
ISBN: 9780766014114
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Have you ever wondered how the world was made? American Indian Mythology discusses this mystery, along with other myths and legends from different culture areas throughout North America. Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters, themes, and symbols. An Expert Commentary section enhances the myths with opinions by noted scholars. Wonderful original illustrations accompany the text.
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Have you ever wondered how the world was made? American Indian Mythology discusses this mystery, along with other myths and legends from different culture areas throughout North America. Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters, themes, and symbols. An Expert Commentary section enhances the myths with opinions by noted scholars. Wonderful original illustrations accompany the text.
Table of contents:
Preface
Culture Map of the American Indians
“Raven Steals Daylight from the Sky†Northwest (Tsimshians)
“The Moon Epic†Coast Plateau (Salish)
“Tolowim-Woman and Butterfly-Man†California (Maidu)
“How the World Was Made†Southeast (Cherokees)
“Buffalo Husband†Northern Plains (Blackfeet)
“Winter-Man’s Fury†Southern Plains (Cheyennes)
“The Kachinas Are Coming†Southwest (Hopi)
“Mandamin†Western Great Lakes (Anishinabes)
“Glooscap the Teacher†Eastern Woodlands (Micmacs)
Glossary
Chapter Notes
Further Reading and Internet Addresses