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The Myth Of Hiawatha And Other Oral Legends: Mythologic And Allegoric Of The North American Indians

The Myth Of Hiawatha And Other Oral Legends: Mythologic And Allegoric Of The North American Indians

Schoolcraft, Henry R.

Hardcover

Letters & Essays20th Century United States HistoryCriminology

ISBN10: 1163442402
ISBN13: 9781163442401
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Myth of Hiawatha and Other Oral Legends: Mythologic and Allegoric of the North American Indians is a book written by Henry R. Schoolcraft. The book is a collection of oral legends and myths from various Native American tribes in North America. The stories are presented in their original form, as they were told by the tribes, and are accompanied by Schoolcraft's commentary and analysis.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the myth of Hiawatha, a legendary figure who is said to have founded the Iroquois Confederacy. The myth is presented in its entirety, along with Schoolcraft's interpretation of its meaning and significance.The second part of the book contains a collection of other oral legends and myths from various tribes, including the Ojibwa, the Sioux, and the Winnebago. These stories cover a range of topics, from creation myths to tales of heroic deeds and supernatural beings.Throughout the book, Schoolcraft emphasizes the importance of these oral traditions in preserving the cultural heritage of the Native American tribes. He also highlights the mythological and allegorical elements of the stories, which he argues provide insight into the beliefs and values of the tribes.Overall, The Myth of Hiawatha and Other Oral Legends is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and mythology. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich oral traditions of the North American tribes and offers insights into their worldview and beliefs.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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