Handbook of Native American Mythology
- ISBN-10
- 1851095330
- ISBN-13
- 9781851095339
- Category
- Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General
- Pages
- 297
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-01-01
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Authors
- Dawn Elaine Bastian, Judy K. Mitchell
Description
Examines Native American mythology, providing an overview essay, chronology of the mythological universe, and alphabetically-arranged entries covering major deities, rituals, themes, and beliefs.
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