Understanding Native American Myths |
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Author:
| Crabtree Staff, Kopp, Megan |
ISBN: | 978-0-7787-4531-0 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2012 |
Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Company
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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Explore the rich worldview of Native North American tribes through their 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...
More DescriptionExplore the rich worldview of Native North American tribes through their 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. Topics include:
the Great Mystery
animal guides
the four directions