The Mythology of North America
Title | The Mythology of North America PDF eBook |
Author | John Bierhorst |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Indian mythology |
ISBN | 9780197714812 |
Describes the background of the myths of the Indian cultures of the North American continent, some of which have the same themes as myths of other world cultures.
American Indian Myths and Legends
Title | American Indian Myths and Legends PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Erdoes |
Publisher | Pantheon |
Total Pages | 546 |
Release | 2013-12-04 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 080415175X |
More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present 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. “This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful—overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life" (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). 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.
American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes]
Title | American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes] PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher R. Fee |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | 1265 |
Release | 2016-08-29 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1610695682 |
A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
Myths and Legends of Central and South America
Title | Myths and Legends of Central and South America PDF eBook |
Author | Anita Croy |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 2015-07 |
Genre | Aztec mythology |
ISBN | 9780716626282 |
"Myths and legends from Central and South America. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--
The Myths of the North American Indians
Title | The Myths of the North American Indians PDF eBook |
Author | Lewis Spence |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 490 |
Release | 1914 |
Genre | Indian mythology |
ISBN |
North American [mythology]
Title | North American [mythology] PDF eBook |
Author | Hartley Burr Alexander |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 496 |
Release | 1916 |
Genre | Indian Mythology |
ISBN |
North American Myths & Legends
Title | North American Myths & Legends PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Ardagh |
Publisher | World Book Incorporated |
Total Pages | 64 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | African Americans |
ISBN | 9780716626114 |
A collection of traditional tales from North America, reflecting the cultures of Native Americans, European settlers, and African Americans.