American Indian Myths and Legends (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)
by Erdoes, Richard/ Ortiz, Alfonso
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More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups gives us a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.
With black-and-white illustrations throughout
Selected and edited by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Synopsis
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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- Lifeways Books & Gifts (US)
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- 9780394740188
- Title
- American Indian Myths and Legends (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)
- Author
- Erdoes, Richard/ Ortiz, Alfonso
- Book Condition
- New New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0394740181
- ISBN 13
- 9780394740188
- Publisher
- Pantheon Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1985