Native American Mythology: Myths & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi
- ISBN-10
- 8026888944
- ISBN-13
- 9788026888949
- Series
- Native American Mythology
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 1580
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-04-17
- Publisher
- e-artnow
- Authors
- James Mooney, Lewis Spence, Erminnie A. Smith
Description
This study presents the myths, beliefs and customs of the indigenous peoples in North America. This collection is comprised of many bodies of traditional narratives associated with religion from a mythographical perspective. Contents: The Myths of the North American Indians Myths of the Cherokee Myths of the Iroquois A Study of Siouan Cults Outlines of Zuñi Creation Myths The Mountain Chant - A Navajo Ceremony
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- 2018-03-20
- 58 pages
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