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Blackfeet Indian Stories

Blackfeet Indian Stories

Grinnell, George Bird

Paperback

Biographies GeneralNative American HistoryMythology & Folklore

ISBN10: 1428632891
ISBN13: 9781428632899
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 8 2006
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Blackfeet Indian Stories is a collection of traditional tales, legends, and myths of the Blackfeet tribe, as recorded by George Bird Grinnell, a noted ethnographer and historian of Native American culture. The book includes stories about the creation of the world, the origins of various animals and plants, and the adventures of legendary figures such as Napi, the trickster god, and Scarface, the hero who battles monsters and saves his people. The tales are rich in imagery and symbolism, reflecting the Blackfeet's deep connection to the natural world and their spiritual beliefs. Grinnell's detailed notes and commentary provide valuable insights into the cultural context and significance of each story. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the rich oral tradition of one of North America's most storied indigenous peoples.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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