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Release Year
1985
ISBN
9780394740188
Book Title
American Indian Myths and Legends
Book Series
The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Item Length
9.1 in
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication Year
1985
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1.4 in
Author
Alfonso Ortiz, Richard Erdoes
Genre
Social Science, Fiction
Topic
Anthologies (Multiple Authors), Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Native American & Aboriginal, Folklore & Mythology, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
Item Width
6.1 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Number of Pages
544 Pages

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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

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0394740181
ISBN-13
9780394740188
eBay Product ID (ePID)
170825

Product Key Features

Book Title
American Indian Myths and Legends
Author
Alfonso Ortiz, Richard Erdoes
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Anthologies (Multiple Authors), Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Native American & Aboriginal, Folklore & Mythology, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
Publication Year
1985
Book Series
The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Genre
Social Science, Fiction
Number of Pages
544 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.1 in
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
E98.F6
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"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
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Dewey Decimal
398.2/08997
Dewey Edition
21

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  • by im2crazy4books2
    Nov 02, 2014

    Contents

    American Indian Myths and Legends Richard Erdoes & Alfonso Ortiz 1984 "This magnificent collection gathers 160 tales from 80 tribal groups 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, have added a broad selection of contemporary Indian voices to the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century to make this the most comprehensive and authentic volume of American Indian myths available anywhere. ‘We have nothing more universal than our folk myths, and in this book Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz have brought together what is ...

  • by rose1969
    Sep 04, 2006

    American Indian Myths and Legends, fun book to read

    This book is very entertaining. It however would definitely not be for children or anyone who is embarrsed by sexual content. The legends are for the most part are adult reading. It is easy to read and will give you lots of laughs and many of the legends have (the moral of the story) qualities. If you are looking for something that will give you a good laugh, and you don't mind sexual content then this would be an excellent book for you to read.

  • by prairiedreamer
    Nov 22, 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.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by chino329.sf_9
    Feb 19, 2022

    Book

    It's a very interesting read

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: skfulton

  • by sq__wW8JSbe@Deleted
    Feb 17, 2008

    book on american indian legends

    i really enjoyed the book. it was just as expected and was very interesting to read. it really made me think about how the indians must of thought about their world and their place in it. i have read many books on the american indians and this was one of the best. i was very happy to have purchased it and hope to find more like this book

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