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Myths And Legends Of The New York State Iroquois

Myths And Legends Of The New York State Iroquois

Converse, Harriet M.
Parker, Arthur Caswell

Hardcover

Public Health20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163444324
ISBN13: 9781163444320
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Myths and Legends of the New York State Iroquois is a collection of traditional stories and legends of the Iroquois people, as compiled and retold by Harriet M. Converse. The Iroquois are a Native American tribe who historically inhabited the northeastern region of what is now the United States, including parts of New York State. The book includes a variety of tales, from creation myths to stories of heroes and tricksters. Many of the stories feature animals as central characters, such as the cunning fox or the wise turtle. Other stories explore the relationship between humans and nature, or the importance of community and tradition. Throughout the book, Converse provides context and background information on the Iroquois people and their culture, as well as notes on the sources and variations of each story. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, Myths and Legends of the New York State Iroquois offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich storytelling tradition of one of America's indigenous peoples.Fabulous Collection Of Traditional Teachings And Magical Vision. From The Fairy Beliefs Of The Mohawks And Oneidas And Other Longhouse Nations To The Upper Worlds And Lower Worlds This Wonderful Woman Knew The Great Iroquois Leaders Of Her Time. Adapted Into The Seneca Nation And Given A Real Clan Name. This Even Has B/W Drawings By The Seneca Artist Ernest P. Smith And An Introduction And Biography By The Iroquois Scholar Arthur Parker.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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