Reproduction of the original: Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney
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 ...
Published in 1902, this volume contains a vast collection of Cherokee myths and legends categorized into different topics.
The Cherokee were the mountaineers of the South, holding the entire Allegheny region from the interlocking head-streams of the Kanawha and the Tennessee southward almost to the site of Atlanta, and from the Blue ridge on the east to the ...
This is largely true of those in the Indian Territory, with whom the enforced deportation, two generations ago, from accustomed scenes and surroundings did more at a single stroke to obliterate Indian ideas than could have been accomplished ...
The aim of this book is to present a complete and entertaining account of Grecian and Roman mythology in such a manner that the student will appreciate its great influence upon literature and art.These myths, an inexhaustible fund of ...
126 myths: sacred stories, animal myths, local legends, many more. Plus background on Cherokee history, notes on the myths and parallels. Features 20 maps and illustrations.
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
Mooney's book contains one of the finest selection of Cherokee myths and folklore Contents: Contents: Cosmogonic Myths 1.
Reproduction of the original: Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney
Myths of the Cherokee: And Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.