Indian Mythology – Native American

Author(s): Evelyn Wolfson, William Sauts Bock
Publisher: Enslow Publishers
Date: 2001
Format: PDF
Language: English
ISBN10: 0766014118
Pages: 128
ISBN13: 9780766014114

Have you ever wondered how the world was made? American Indian Mythology discusses this mystery, along with other myths and legends from different culture areas throughout North America. Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters, themes, and symbols. An Expert Commentary section enhances the myths with opinions by noted scholars. Wonderful original illustrations accompany the text.


Table of contents:

* Preface

* Culture Map of the American Indians

* “Raven Steals Daylight from the Sky” Northwest (Tsimshians)

* “The Moon Epic” Coast Plateau (Salish)

* “Tolowim-Woman and Butterfly-Man” California (Maidu)

* “How the World Was Made” Southeast (Cherokees)

* “Buffalo Husband” Northern Plains (Blackfeet)

* “Winter-Man’s Fury” Southern Plains (Cheyennes)

* “The Kachinas Are Coming” Southwest (Hopi)

* “Mandamin” Western Great Lakes (Anishinabes)

* “Glooscap the Teacher” Eastern Woodlands (Micmacs)

* Glossary

* Chapter Notes

* Further Reading and Internet Addresses