Tales of the earth : Native North American creation mythology / David Leeming.

"Tales of the Earth is a comprehensive yet concise overview of Native American mythologies. After outlining theories of the origins of Native North Americans, David Leeming considers the creation myths of many tribes, emphasizing four commonly occurring figures: the Great Spirit, the trickster, the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Leeming, David Adams, 1937- (Author)
Language:English
Published: London, UK : Reaktion Books Ltd, 2021.
Subjects:
Indigenous mythology > North America.
Creation > Mythology > North America.
HISTORY > United States > General.
Creation > Mythology.
Indian mythology.
North America.
Physical Description:143 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction: who are the Native Americans?
  • The great spirit
  • The trickster
  • The goddess
  • The hero
  • Conclusion: Native American creation and the U.S. today
  • Appendix: Map of Native American tribes