More about the book
- An important book about one of the world’s most inspirational yet least-known mythologies, written by an expert in the genre. - One of the most comprehensive collections of its kind. Based on three years’ research through hundreds of archives, revealing a treasure trove of material, some never before available to the general UK reader. - Over 100 ancient stories, verse narratives, songs, anecdotes and fragments of wisdom, sourced from 55 different Native American peoples. - Extraordinary allegories that explore universal human concerns, promoting harmony between people and respect for the environment. - Unforgettable characters include the Thunderbirds, Spider-Woman, Raven, the Sun, Bear Mother and the Keeper of the Brains of the Dead. - Includes fascinating information about the original Native American storytellers and their diverse cultural backgrounds.
Book purchase
NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS, Rosalind Kerven
- Language
- Released
- 2018
- Binding
- (Paperback)
Payment methods
We’re missing your review here.
- Title
- NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rosalind Kerven
- Publisher
- Talking Stone
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 640
- ISBN10
- 0953745481
- ISBN13
- 9780953745487
- Series
- Rating
- 4.45 out of 5
- Description
- - An important book about one of the world’s most inspirational yet least-known mythologies, written by an expert in the genre. - One of the most comprehensive collections of its kind. Based on three years’ research through hundreds of archives, revealing a treasure trove of material, some never before available to the general UK reader. - Over 100 ancient stories, verse narratives, songs, anecdotes and fragments of wisdom, sourced from 55 different Native American peoples. - Extraordinary allegories that explore universal human concerns, promoting harmony between people and respect for the environment. - Unforgettable characters include the Thunderbirds, Spider-Woman, Raven, the Sun, Bear Mother and the Keeper of the Brains of the Dead. - Includes fascinating information about the original Native American storytellers and their diverse cultural backgrounds.