Cherokee Mythology (Illustrated Edition)
- ISBN-10
- 8027245818
- ISBN-13
- 9788027245819
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 682
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-11-02
- Publisher
- e-artnow
- Author
- James Mooney
Description
This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The myths given in this book are part of a large body of material collected among the Cherokee, chiefly in successive field seasons from 1887 to 1890, inclusive, and comprising more or less extensive notes, together with original Cherokee manuscripts, relating to the history, archeology, geographic nomenclature, personal names, botany, medicine, arts, home life, religion, songs, ceremonies, and language of the tribe. Contents: Historical Sketch of the Cherokee Stories and Story-tellers The Myths Cosmogonic Myths Quadruped Myths Bird Myths Snake, Fish, and Insect Myths Wonder Stories Historical Traditions Miscellaneous Myths and Legends
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