Myths Of The Cherokee
- ISBN-10
- 3849678245
- ISBN-13
- 9783849678241
- Series
- Myths of the Cherokee
- Category
- Fiction
- Pages
- 190
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- Jazzybee Verlag
- Author
- James Mooney
Description
Mooney's book contains a fine selection of the best-known Cherokee myths and folkloristic tales. The various texts are divided into the following sections: Cosmogonic Myths Quadruped Myths Bird Myths Snake, Fish & Insect Myths Wonder Stories Historical Traditions Miscellaneous Myths
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