Karok Myths

Karok Myths serves as an invaluable companion to Yurok Myths, offering a profound glimpse into the folklore of the Karok people as collected by renowned anthropologists Alfred Kroeber and Edward Gifford. These two collections, spanning decades, were translated from the Karok language into English with the assistance of bilingual informants, preserving stories central to the Karok worldview. The anthology reflects the deep cultural ties between the Karok and their natural environment, highli...