ISBN:
9780806193038
,
0806193034
Language:
English
Pages:
xiii, 254 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
,
24 cm
DDC:
398.208997
Keywords:
Indians of North America / Folklore
;
Oral tradition / North America
;
Tradition orale / Amérique du Nord
;
Indians of North America
;
Oral tradition
;
North America
;
Indiens d'Amérique / États-Unis / Folklore
;
Tradition orale / États-Unis
;
Folklore
Abstract:
"This book on American Indian oral tradition invites understanding on how storytelling, legends and prophecies, oral histories and creation myths knit together and explain the Indian world through the power of the spoken word."--Provided by publisher
Description / Table of Contents:
Power of the spoken word -- Creation myths of the earth and people -- Legends of warriors -- Indian oratory -- Ghost stories and little people -- Moccasin trail -- Indian humor -- Prophecies and visions -- Conclusion
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