North American Mythology
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Author |
: Richard Erdoes |
Publisher |
: Pantheon |
Total Pages |
: 546 |
Release |
: 2013-12-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780804151757 |
ISBN-13 |
: 080415175X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis American Indian Myths and Legends by : Richard Erdoes
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.
Author |
: Hartley Burr Alexander |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 386 |
Release |
: 2012-03-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780486122793 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0486122794 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis Native American Mythology by : Hartley Burr Alexander
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 |
: Sam D. Gill |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 180 |
Release |
: 1994 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0195086023 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780195086027 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dictionary of Native American Mythology by : Sam D. Gill
Passed down from generation to generation, the myths and rituals of Native Americans form a rich religious and cultural base from which all members of each society can create and maintain a sense of community, physical and emotional health, identity, family, and self. Such traditions, handed down through stories and rites, stand as the lifeblood of every Native American culture. This thoroughly illustrated and carefully researched guide explores the amazing array of mythical beasts, heroic humans, and nurturing spirits that make up the fascinating spectrum of Native American mythology. With over one thousand alphabetically arranged entries, representing over one hundred different Native American cultures, readers can quickly explore the meaning of hundreds of elements of Native lore--from names, phrases, and symbols, to images, motifs, and themes. Accompanying essays take a closer look at other issues related to the origin, development, and perpetuation of Native American mythology, such as the Christian influence on myth, varying mythology between tribes, storytelling, and more. We learn about such mythical creatures as Apotamkin of the Maliseet-Passamaquoddy tribe of the Southeast (a bogey monster with long hair and huge teeth who, through the fear he generates, keeps small children from straying onto thin, newly frozen ice in the winter and unguarded beaches in the summer), ritual healing ceremonials such as the Southwestern Navajo's Uglyway ceremony (a ceremony to remove and protect against the forces of chaos and disorder that give rise to illness), and the Marau ceremony of the Hopi Indians of the Southeast (a complex ceremony concerned with rain, the ripening of corn, and the fertility of women, as well as rites of initiating new members into the society). This compelling volume honors the richness of the beliefs and values of the many peoples of native North America, from northern Mexico to the Artic Circle. In addition, a complete bibliography of primary sources and secondary sources points the way to further research, making this the perfect reference for anyone interested in the mythical history of America's original inhabitants.
Author |
: Lewis Spence |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 490 |
Release |
: 1914 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015003932772 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Myths of the North American Indians by : Lewis Spence
Author |
: J.K. Jackson |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 146 |
Release |
: 2018-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781787556355 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1787556352 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis Native American Myths by : J.K. Jackson
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 |
: Fred Ramen |
Publisher |
: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages |
: 84 |
Release |
: 2007-08-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781435839328 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1435839323 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Native American Mythology by : Fred Ramen
The legends and myths of the Native American tribesthe Navajo, Cherokee, Lakota, Chippewa, Iroquois, Abenaki, and many moreoffer a rich tapestry of spirituality, folk beliefs, communal tribal memory, and natural history, where everything in nature is considered to be animated by a divine spirit. Placed within a context of history, archaeology, and culture, this compelling book is the readers passport to a wide, glittering world of natural beauty, magical occurrences, and tribal lore.
Author |
: Joseph Bruchac |
Publisher |
: Fulcrum Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 1991 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1555910947 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781555910945 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Native American Stories by : Joseph Bruchac
A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.
Author |
: Dawn Elaine Bastian |
Publisher |
: Handbooks of World Mythology |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0195342321 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780195342321 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Synopsis Handbook of Native American Mythology by : Dawn Elaine Bastian
Originally published: Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, c2004, in series: Handbooks of world mythology.
Author |
: David Michael Jones |
Publisher |
: Lorenz Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0754819574 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780754819578 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Indian Mythology by : David Michael Jones
Alphabetically-arranged entries provide information on more than nine hundred key characters and themes in the mythology of the Americas.
Author |
: Patricia Ann Lynch |
Publisher |
: Chelsea House |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1604138947 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781604138948 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Native American Mythology A to Z by : Patricia Ann Lynch
The beliefs of many Native American peoples emphasize a close relationship between people and the natural world, including geographical features such as mountains and lakes and animals such as whales and bison. Therefore, many of the myths of these peoples are stories of strange occurrences where animals or forces of nature and people interact. Native American Mythology A to Z, Second Edition presents detailed coverage of the deities, legendary heroes and heroines, important animals, objects, and places that make up the mythic lore of the many peoples of North America. This new edition is now in full-color for the first time. Coverage includes: Creation accounts from many Native American cultures Influences on and development of Native American mythology The effects of geographic region, environment, and climate on myths Core beliefs of numerous tribes Recurrent themes in myths throughout the continent.