American Indian Myths and Legends
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.Ā 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.
āThis fine, valuable new gathering of ā¦ tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderfulāoverflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and lifeā (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen).Ā
Accompanied by black-and-white drawings throughout, this collection will delight readers both young and old.
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
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Editors: Richard Erdoes, Alfonso Ortiz
Type:Ā Paperback
Pages:Ā 544
Dim: 6.1" x 1.4" x 9.0"
Item Number: 9780394740188
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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.Ā 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.
āThis fine, valuable new gathering of ā¦ tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderfulāoverflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and lifeā (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen).Ā
Accompanied by black-and-white drawings throughout, this collection will delight readers both young and old.
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Ā
Get your Book Stamped for Free
Ā
Editors: Richard Erdoes, Alfonso Ortiz
Type:Ā Paperback
Pages:Ā 544
Dim: 6.1" x 1.4" x 9.0"
Item Number: 9780394740188
