Native American Myths and Legends
- ISBN-10
- 0525615067
- ISBN-13
- 9780525615064
- Series
- Native American Myths and Legends
- Category
- Indian mythology
- Pages
- 527
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018
- Authors
- Richard Erdoes, Alfonso Ortiz
Description
More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups gives us a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world.
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- 2018-05-24
- 224 pages
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- 2013
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