Native American MythsNative American Myths
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Book, 2001
Current format, Book, 2001, 1st, All copies in use.Book, 2001
Current format, Book, 2001, 1st, All copies in use. Offered in 0 more formatsOffers a collection of myths from a wide variety of Native American cultures, including creation stories, trickster tales, cosmological myths, and accounts of heroes, quests, and the supernatural, with details on the context.
They come from the Pawnee, Iroquois, Algonquin, Inuit, Navajo, Sioux, and Hopi--and every one of these myths reveals the richness and depth of Native American traditions. Born out of a sensitivity and respect for nature, they contain profound spiritual and emotional truths. "An enjoyable read."--Booklist. "Brings the powerful storytelling tradition of these amazing peoples to your customers....Presents a dazzling array of photos...which help turn the stories into vibrant, living tales."--New Age Retailer.
They come from the Pawnee, Iroquois, Algonquin, Inuit, Navajo, Sioux, and Hopi--and every one of these myths reveals the richness and depth of Native American culture, with its honored traditions and rituals. Born out of a deep sensitivity and respect for nature, they are exquisitely beautiful and contain the most profound spiritual and emotional truths. Through these legends, meet the Master of Life, who created the world; Thunderbird, who brings the storms; Grandmother Spiderwoman, who descends Earth to spin her silk; Coyote and his friends; as well a cast of other intriguing characters central to various Indian nations' cosmology. As part of an ancient heritage, these stories are a lasting tribute to the imaginative power and worldview of the first Americans.
They come from the Pawnee, Iroquois, Algonquin, Inuit, Navajo, Sioux, and Hopi--and every one of these myths reveals the richness and depth of Native American traditions. Born out of a sensitivity and respect for nature, they contain profound spiritual and emotional truths. "An enjoyable read."--Booklist. "Brings the powerful storytelling tradition of these amazing peoples to your customers....Presents a dazzling array of photos...which help turn the stories into vibrant, living tales."--New Age Retailer.
They come from the Pawnee, Iroquois, Algonquin, Inuit, Navajo, Sioux, and Hopi--and every one of these myths reveals the richness and depth of Native American culture, with its honored traditions and rituals. Born out of a deep sensitivity and respect for nature, they are exquisitely beautiful and contain the most profound spiritual and emotional truths. Through these legends, meet the Master of Life, who created the world; Thunderbird, who brings the storms; Grandmother Spiderwoman, who descends Earth to spin her silk; Coyote and his friends; as well a cast of other intriguing characters central to various Indian nations' cosmology. As part of an ancient heritage, these stories are a lasting tribute to the imaginative power and worldview of the first Americans.
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