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Native American Storytelling: A Reader of Myths and Legends

3.6/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 136

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: January 16, 1991

ISBN: 1405115424

ISBN 13: 9781405115421

Native American Storytelling: A Reader of Myths and Legends

3.6/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 136

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: January 16, 1991

ISBN: 1405115424

ISBN 13: 9781405115421

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