American Indian Myths and Legends

Description

this magnificent collection gathers 160 tales from 80 tribal gathers to offer a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage.
From all across the continent come tales of creation and love| of heroes and war| of animals| tricksters| and the end of the world.
Alfonso Ortiz| an eminent anthropologist| and Richard Erdoes| an artist and master storyteller| Indian voices in the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century to make this the most comprehensive and authentic volume of American Indian myths available anywhere..
With black-and-white drawings throughout
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library