Native American Myths And Beliefs

Author : Richard Erdoes,Alfonso Ortiz
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780804151757

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American Indian Myths and Legends by Richard Erdoes,Alfonso Ortiz Pdf

More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups gives us 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. 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. With black-and-white illustrations throughout Selected and edited by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Author : Tom Lowenstein,Piers Vitebsky
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448860494

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Native American Myths and Beliefs by Tom Lowenstein,Piers Vitebsky Pdf

Readers explore the rich worldview of the Native Americans through myths and legends. Tales originating from various tribes functioned in a number of important ways: they explained the story of creation, described the relationship of humans to the rest of the universe, and preserved the sacred history of the tribe. In addition, myths and storytelling helped Native Americans pass on knowledge related to hunting, fishing, farming, healing the sick, and dealing with conflict or disaster. This book also places their mythology in historical context, for example, connecting earth myths with the Native Americans’ real-life, tragic struggle to preserve their lands. Filled with colorful photographs and works of art, Native Americans’ beliefs are beautifully illustrated, including their reverence for animals and the earth.

Author : J.K. Jackson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787556355

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Native American Myths by J.K. Jackson Pdf

The Algonquins, Iroquois, the legend of Hiawatha and The Last of the Mohicans – the tribes of North America and their folk tales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were isolated from outside influence for thousands of years and developed a fruitful, empathetic relationship with their landscape, evolving a tradition that respected and feared nature in equal measure. The retold tales collected for this new book celebrate the diverse tribal vision of a rich and powerful land that still resonates today. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

Author : Joseph Bruchac
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1555910947

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Native American Stories by Joseph Bruchac Pdf

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

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780337883

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A Brief Guide to Native American Myths and Legends by Lewis Spence Pdf

In this brilliant reworking of Lewis Spence's seminal Myths and Legends of the North American Indians, Jon E. Lewis puts the work in context with an extensive new introductory essay and additional commentary throughout the book on the history of Native Americans, their language and lifestyle, culture and religion/mythology. He includes examples of myths from tribes omitted by Spence, a guide to tribes and their myths by region, a basic Lakota (Sioux) glossary, guides to key pronunciations and a bibliography.

Author : Hartley Burr Alexander
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780486122793

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Native American Mythology by Hartley Burr Alexander Pdf

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.

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486259676

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The Myths of the North American Indians by Lewis Spence Pdf

An anthology of the legends and myths of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Pawnees, and Sioux includes such stories as "Hiawatha," "The Sacred Bear-Spear," and "The Legend of Cold Weather."

Author : Jon E. Lewis
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 0762448024

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A Brief Guide to Native American Myths and Legends by Jon E. Lewis Pdf

Jon E. Lewis provides new material and commentary alongside Lewis Spence's work from 1914. The chapters cover the history of Native Americans, their language and lifestyle, their culture and religion, and more.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Indians of North America
ISBN : 1398831751

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Native American Myths and Legends by Anonim Pdf

Author : Karl Kroeber
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780470777169

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Native American Storytelling by Karl Kroeber Pdf

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.

Author : Dawn Bastian Williams,Judy K. Mitchell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004-11-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781851095384

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Handbook of Native American Mythology by Dawn Bastian Williams,Judy K. Mitchell Pdf

Popular Hopi kachina dolls and awesome totem poles are but two of the aspects of the sophisticated, seldom-examined network of mythologies explored in this fascinating volume. This revealing work introduces readers to the mythologies of Native Americans from the United States to the Arctic Circle—a rich, complex, and diverse body of lore, which remains less widely known than mythologies of other peoples and places. In thematic chapters and encyclopedia-style entries, Handbook of Native American Mythology examines the characters and deities, rituals, sacred locations and objects, concepts, and stories that define and distinguish mythological cultures of various indigenous peoples. By tracing the traditions as far back as possible and following their evolution from generation to generation, Handbook of Native American Mythology offers a unique perspective on Native American history, culture, and values. It also shows how central these traditions are to contemporary Native American life, including the continuing struggle for land rights, economic parity, and repatriation of cultural property.

Author : Bernard Hayes
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1980613133

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Native American Mythology by Bernard Hayes Pdf

Stretching from the north to the south of the Western Hemisphere, the indigenous Americans have a long-forgotten history, and with that, myths, legends, and stories that have been passed on through generations. Many of them were in tune with nature, and had their rituals, beliefs, and mythological creatures. In this guide, you'll read about: Native American gods and goddesses that were worshiped by the aboriginals Some historical background, and the connection to their beliefs. The most important, best-known legends that have been told and written on cave walls. Stories that have been told on the American continent about the creation of the world. The myths and truths about supernatural powers shaman and other native Americans had (or didn't have). Native American beliefs about birth, death, and the afterlife. To get a grasp of the original inhabitants of the United States, Canada, and Latin American nations, it is crucial to understand the roots of where it all came from, and what was going on in people's minds before the European settlers arrived.

Author : Rosalind Kerven
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 779 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781912643752

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NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS by Rosalind Kerven Pdf

* An important book about one of the world's most inspirational yet least-known mythologies, written by an expert in the genre. * One of the most comprehensive collections of its kind. Based on three years' research through hundreds of archives, revealing a treasure trove of material, some never before available to the general UK reader. * Over 100 ancient stories, verse narratives, songs, anecdotes and fragments of wisdom, sourced from 55 different Native American peoples.* Extraordinary allegories that explore universal human concerns, promoting harmony between people and respect for the environment.* Unforgettable characters include the Thunderbirds, Spider Woman, Raven, the Sun, Bear Mother and the Keeper of the Brains of the Dead.* Includes fascinating information about the original Native American storytellers and their diverse cultural backgrounds.

Author : Paul Jentz
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781624666803

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Seven Myths of Native American History by Paul Jentz Pdf

"Seven Myths of Native American History will provide undergraduates and general readers with a very useful introduction to Native America past and present. Jentz identifies the origins and remarkable staying power of these myths at the same time he exposes and dismantles them." —Colin G. Calloway, Dartmouth College

Author : Bertha Pauline Dutton,Caroline Olin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1978-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0883880490

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Myths & Legends of the Indians of the Southwest: Navajo, Pima, Apache by Bertha Pauline Dutton,Caroline Olin Pdf

Myths and Legends of the Navajo, Pima & Apache are told by two long-time students of the subject.