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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100394740181
ISBN-139780394740188
eBay Product ID (ePID)170825
Product Key Features
Book TitleAmerican Indian Myths and Legends
Number of Pages544 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1985
TopicFairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Anthologies (Multiple Authors), Native American & Aboriginal, Folklore & Mythology, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
GenreSocial Science, Fiction
AuthorAlfonso Ortiz, Richard Erdoes
Book SeriesThe Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight22.9 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"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, "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 "Lively and varied accounts of the creation of the world, cosmic battles, love and lust, trickster intrigues, animal interference, and things that whistle in the night fill this thematic anthology with passion, wisdom, and biting humor ... This rich collection will serve scholars and satisfy general readers." --Library Journal, "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, "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
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal398.2/08997
SynopsisMore 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, More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present 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. "This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful--overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life" (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). 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.
LC Classification NumberE98.F6
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- 22. Nov. 2022
A good reference
This book contains, as the title says, Native American folklore. I will be using it to add authenticity to my mixed media and art doll pieces.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 19. Feb. 2022
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- 12. Dez. 2024
Love the book turn out accident...
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- 14. Mai. 2024
Just what I needed, thanks!
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