American Indian Myths and Legends

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Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups to offer a rich and lively panarama of the Native American mythic heritage. 100 drawings.

Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups to offer a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage.

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Overview

Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups to offer a rich and lively panarama of the Native American mythic heritage. 100 drawings.

Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups to offer a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage.

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“We have nothing more universal than our folk myths, and in this book Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz have brought together what is probably the most comprehensive and diverse collection of American Indian Legends ever compiled. It is a worthy and welcomed addition to the literature of our native peoples”
—Dee Brown
 
“This fine, valuable new gathering of Turtle Island tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful - overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life.”
—Peter Matthiessen
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780394740188
  • Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 8/28/1985
  • Series: Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library Series
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 544
  • Sales rank: 142,906
  • Product dimensions: 6.10 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.40 (d)

Meet the Author

Richard Erdoes is co-editor of American Indian Myths and Legends and the author of, among many other books, Lakota Woman; Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions; and Saloons of the Old West. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
 
Alfonso Ortiz was a Native American scholar, anthropologist, activist and author. His works included, The Tewa World: Space, Time, Being and Becoming in a Pueblo Society.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 18, 2002

    THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ IN MY WHOLE LIFE!!

    I LOVE THIS BOOK LIKE CRAZY. :) I'VE READ IT, LIKE A MILLION TIMES ALREADY. I LOVE ALL THE STORIES IN IT. SOME OF THEM WERE SO FUNNY, THAT THEY MADE ME CRY. :) I PLAN TO READ MOST OF THE STORIES IN THIS BOOK TO MY FUTURE CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, AND GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN SOMEDAY. BUT WARNING TO ALL : THE STORY ENTITLED "COYOTE'S STRAWBERRY" IS PROBABLY NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AND THERE MAY BE A COUPLE MORE IN THERE THAT ARE MORE ADULT-CONTENT-ORIENTED, BUT I CAN'T REMEMBER THE EXACT ONES RIGHT NOW. IF YOU LIKE READING BEDTIME STORIES TO YOUR CHILDREN, AND/OR LIKE STORIES OR ANYTHING THAT'S AMERICAN-INDIAN ORIENTED, PERIOD, THEN I KNOW YOU'LL LOVE AND ENJOY THIS BOOK JUST AS MUCH AS I DO. A GREAT TRAVEL BOOK AS WELL. I NEVER LEAVE ANYWHERE WITHOUT IT. :) I HOPE THERE'S A SEQUEL BOOK OR A FOLLOW UP TO THIS BOOK.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 1, 2002

    the best book to read so far

    This a really good book to sit and read I got so into this book that i lost time... hope you injoy this book like i do

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 11, 2001

    This is a Spactacular book!!

    This book is divided into sections such as love stories, stories of creation, stories of spirits and ghosts of the dead, coyote stories and many more. The tribe from which the legend originated is also stated along with who told it and when. I absolutely enjoyed this book and have read it over and over again. This truly tops all the other Native American Myth and Legend books!!!!!!

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    Posted December 25, 2008

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