Handbook of Native American Mythology (Handbooks of World Mythology)
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (657 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195342321 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
By tracing the traditions as far back as possible and following their evolution from generation to generation, Handbook of Native American Mythology offers a unique perspective on Native American history, culture, and values. In thematic chapters and encyclopedia-style entries, Handbook of Native American Mythology examines the characters and deities, rituals, sacred locations and objects, concepts, and stories that define mythological cultures of various indigenous peoples. With more than 40 photographs, illustrations, and maps, here is the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the mythological heritage of Native North Americans available in one volume.. This revealing work introduces readers to the mythologies of Native Americans from the United States to the Arctic Circle-a rich, complex, and diverse body of lore, which remains less widely known than mythologie
About the AuthorDawn Bastian is Coordinator for Bibliographic Control and Electronic Resource Services at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.Judy K. Mitchell is Reference and Instruction Librarian at Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa.
Mitchell is Reference and Instruction Librarian at Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa.. Dawn Bastian is Coordinator for Bibliographic Control and Electronic Resource Services at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.Judy K
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