The Myths of the North American Indians

by Lewis Spence

Overview

The myths and legends of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Pawnees, Sioux, and northern and northwestern Indians offer rich insights into the character and beliefs of the tribes that once dominated extensive territories of North America. The distinguished British anthropologist and folklorist Lewis Spence has collected many of the most interesting and compelling of these myths and presented them here according to ethnic grouping, prefacing the collection with important historical and ethnological information that will give the reader an accurate view of the conditions under which these fascinating tribal cultures once flourished.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783988268990
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	09/03/2023
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	344
Sales rank:	733,466
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Lewis Spence (25 November 1874 – 3 March 1955) was a Scottish historian, folklorist, and prolific author known for his work on mythology, folklore, ancient civilizations, and the occult. He made significant contributions to the understanding of various historical and cultural subjects.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER
I. "DIVISIONS, CUSTOMS, AND HISTORY OF THE RACE"
II. THE MYTHOLOGIES OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS
III. ALGONQUIAN MYTHS AND LEGENDS
IV. IROQUOIS MYTHS AND LEGENDS
V. SIOUX MYTHS AND LEGENDS
VI. MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF THE PAWNEE
VII. MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF THE NORTHERN AND NORTHWESTERN INDIANS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
GLOSSARY AND INDEX