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Native American Myths and Beliefs

By Lowenstein , Piers , Tom;Vitebsky

Book information

Publisher
Inc, The Rosen Publishing Group
Year
2012
ISBN
9781448859924, 1448859921
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
38 MB (40361517 bytes)
Series
World mythologies
Pages
144 Seiten\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
Kosmologie;Mythologie;Indians--Rites and ceremonie

Description

Readers explore the rich worldview of the Native Americans through myths and legends. Tales originating from various tribes functioned in a number of important ways: they explained the story of creation, described the relationship of humans to the rest of the universe, and preserved the sacred history of the tribe. In addition, myths and storytelling helped Native Americans pass on knowledge related to hunting, fishing, farming, healing the sick, and dealing with conflict or disaster. This book also places their mythology in historical context, for example, connecting earth myths with the Native Americans' real-life, tragic struggle to preserve their lands. Filled with colorful photographs and works of art, Native Americans' beliefs are beautifully illustrated, including their reverence for animals and the earth.

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