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Creation Myths Of Primitive America

Creation Myths Of Primitive America

Curtin, Jeremiah

Hardcover

Mythology & Folklore20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1497914485
ISBN13: 9781497914483
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 29 2014
Pages: 574
Weight: 3.54
Height: 1.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Creation Myths of Primitive America is a book written by Jeremiah Curtin, originally published in 1898. The book is a collection of myths and legends from various Native American tribes, including the Iroquois, Algonquin, and Sioux. These myths tell the stories of how the world and its inhabitants were created, and are an important part of Native American culture and history.Curtin's book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the creation myths of the Iroquois and other tribes of the Northeastern United States. The second part covers the creation myths of the Algonquin and other tribes of the Great Lakes region. The third part explores the creation myths of the Sioux and other tribes of the Plains.Each chapter of the book presents a different myth, retold in Curtin's own words. The myths are often accompanied by notes and commentary from the author, providing context and additional information about the stories and the cultures from which they originate.Creation Myths of Primitive America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American mythology and culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and traditions of these ancient cultures, and is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1898 Edition.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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