American Indian Myths and Legends

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  • American Indian Myths and Legends Book Detail

  • Author : Richard Erdoes
  • Release Date : 2013-12-04
  • Publisher : Pantheon
  • Genre : Fiction
  • Pages : 546
  • ISBN 13 : 080415175X
  • File Size : 47,47 MB
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American Indian Myths and Legends by Richard Erdoes PDF Summary

Book Description: 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.

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