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Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes

Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes

Judson, Katharine B.

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Native American HistoryMythology & FolkloreFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162618329
ISBN13: 9781162618326
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.53 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes is a book written by Katharine B. Judson that delves into the rich and fascinating folklore of the indigenous peoples of North America. The book is a collection of stories and legends that have been passed down through generations, and it provides a glimpse into the beliefs and customs of the people who lived in the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes regions.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the mythology of the region. The first section explores the creation myths of the various tribes, including the Ojibwa, the Menominee, and the Sioux. These myths explain how the world was created and how humans came to inhabit it.The second section of the book focuses on the trickster figures that are prevalent in many Native American mythologies. These characters, such as Nanabozho and Coyote, are known for their mischievous and often humorous behavior, and they play an important role in many of the stories in the book.Other sections of the book explore the legends of heroes and heroines, such as Hiawatha and Winona, as well as stories about animals and their significance in Native American culture. The book also includes a glossary of terms and an index of the tribes and cultures mentioned in the stories.Overall, Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Native American culture and mythology. The book provides a window into a rich and complex world of storytelling and tradition that has been passed down through generations and continues to be an important part of the cultural heritage of the region.1914. When the snows of winter lay deep upon the forests of the North, when ice covered lakes and rivers, then the story tellers of the Ojibwas, as of all other Indian tribes, told the tales of the olden times, when manitoes lived upon the earth and when the animal fathers roamed through the forest. Such stories are not told in summer. All the woods and shores, all the bays and islands, are, in summer, the home of keen hearing spirits, who like not to have Indians talking about them. This volume contains a variety of myths and legends from such Indian tribes as the Winnebago, Chitimacha, Wyandot, Biloxi, Ojibawa, Mandan, Menomini, Cherokee, Sioux, Knisteneaux, Choctaw, Natchez and Fox.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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