18 books like North American Indian mythology

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The gods of Mexico Lewis Spence · 1923 · 388p · ≈ 12h · Challenging The Myths of Mexico & Peru is a detailed study on the history and mythology of ancient Aztecs and Incas, providing valuable information to allow understanding into the background of Latin American heritage. The book includes tales of the myths of creations, legends of numerous Mesoamerican Gods, such as Quetzalcoatl, Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli, and many other interesting folk tales… Shares: North American Indians, Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Religion

American hero-myths Daniel Garrison Brinton · 1882 · 251p · ≈ 8h · Challenging What I think is the essence, the principle of vitality, in religion, and in all religions, is their supposed control over the destiny of the individual, his weal or woe, his good or bad hap, here or hereafter, has it may be. Rooted infinitely deep in the sense of personality, religion was recognized at the beginning, it will be recognized at the end, as the one indestructible ally in the struggle… Shares: Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore

Tlingit myths and texts John Reed Swanton · 1909 · 451p · ≈ 15h · Challenging These myths and texts were collected at Sitka and Wrangell, Alaska, in early 1904, at the same time as the material contained in the writer's paper on the Social Condition, Beliefs, and Linguistic Relationship of the Tlingit Indians published in the twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Bureau. Shares: North American Indians, Religion and mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore

The myths of the North American Indians Lewis Spence · 1900 · 392p · ≈ 13h · Challenging A collection of Native American myths and legends, interweaving the historical backgrounds of several Indian cultures with magical stories. Shares: Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore

The Myths of Mexico & Peru Lewis Spence · 1913 · 366p · ≈ 12h · Challenging The Myths of Mexico and Peru is a fascinating book that explores the rich mythological traditions of these two South American countries. Written by Lewis Spence, an expert on the folklore and mythology of the Americas, this book delves into the ancient stories and legends of the Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, and other indigenous peoples of Mexico and Peru. Through Spence's engaging writing and extensive… Shares: North American Indians, Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Folklore

Myths and Legends of the Sioux Marie L. McLaughlin · 1916 · 140p · ≈ 4h · Challenging The timid rabbit who outwits the tyrannical bear, the wonderful turtle who marries the Indian chief's daughter, the pet crane who saves a family{u2014}these and many other legendary figures appear in Myths and Legends of the Sioux. Marie L. McLaughlin, born to a white father and a mixed-blood Sioux mother, heard these stories while growing up among the eastern Sioux of Minnesota. When she… Shares: North American Indians, Indians of North America, Folklore, Mythology

Zuñi folk tales Frank Hamilton Cushing · 1901 · 474p · ≈ 15h · Challenging This work includes several traditional Zuñi folk tales, as recorded and translated by Frank Cushing, an American anthropologist and Zuñi expert, having lived with the tribe for several years. Some of the folktales included in the work are The Poor Turkey Girl, The Warrior Suitor of Moki, The Coyote and the Beetle and dozens of others. The book also includes several lovely illustrations and… Shares: North American Indians, Religion and mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore

The myths of the New World Daniel Garrison Brinton · 1868 · 331p · ≈ 11h · Challenging The book is a study of an obscure portion of the intellectual history of our species as exemplified in one of its varieties. It is based on the mythology of the American Indians. Shares: Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore

Tsimshian texts Franz Boas · 1902 · 244p · ≈ 8h · Challenging This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive guide to the native American language, Tsimshian. This fascinating and detailed exploration of Tsimshian will appeal to anyone with an interest in the language and those that speak it, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Distribution of Language and Dialects', 'Phonetics',… Shares: North American Indians, Indians of North America, Folklore, Mythology

Creation myths of primitive America in relation to the religious history and mental development of mankind Jeremiah Curtin · 1898 · 530p · ≈ 17h · Challenging The remarkably accurate original translations of Native American myths from one of 19th-century America's foremost linguists. Shares: Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore

Kathlamet Texts Franz Boas · 1901 · 261p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Shares: North American Indians, Folklore, Mythology

Myths and legends beyond our borders Charles M. Skinner · 1898 · 319p · ≈ 10h · Challenging Thirty-five stories from around the world, mostly myths from ancient Greece, but also tales from the Norse, Chinese, English, and American Indians. Shares: Religion and mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore, Mythology

Mythologiques Claude Lévi-Strauss · 1964 · ★ 4.2 · 394p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Mythologiques is a four-volume work of cultural anthropology by Claude Lévi-Strauss. Originally written in French, the works were translated into English by John and Doreen Weightman. Shares: Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Religion

Haida texts and myths John Reed Swanton · 1905 · 448p · ≈ 14h · Challenging With centuries of literature, it's inevitable that some will fall through the cracks. We hunt down public domain works and restore them so they're not lost to the world. Who are we? We're Cairn Press. Our background is in design, publishing, typography, and technology. These skills fuel our mission to create the highest quality Public Domain eBooks available online, at an affordable price. We… Shares: North American Indians, Indians of North America, Folklore, Mythology

Mexican and Central American mythology Irene Nicholson · 1967 · 141p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Discusses the religious beliefs and legends of the Mexican and Central American Indians in pre-Hispanic times. Shares: Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Folklore, Religion

Le cru et le cuit Claude Lévi-Strauss · 1964 · ★ 3.0 · 387p · ≈ 12h · Moderate The Raw and the Cooked (1964) is the first volume from Mythologiques, a structural study of Amerindian mythology written by French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss. It was originally published in French as .The English translation of the title Le Cru et le Cuit is not incorrect, but it is perhaps incomplete. "Cuit" in French does not necessarily mean "cooked", but is also used to denote "done"… Shares: Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Religion, Mythology

North American myths & legends Philip Ardagh · 1999 · 64p · ≈ 2h · Moderate A collection of traditional tales from North America, reflecting the cultures of Native Americans, European settlers, and African Americans. Shares: Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore, Religion

The golden age of myth & legend Thomas Bulfinch · 1900 · 495p · ≈ 16h · Challenging The Age of Fable is a Mythological type of book. It contains many Greek and Roman myths, including simplified versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as a selection of Norse and “eastern” myths. Thomas Bulfinch’s goal was to make the ancient myths accessible to a wide audience, and so it is suitable for children. Shares: Folklore, Mythology

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