American Indian Myths and Legends

Title: American Indian Myths and Legends
Author: Richard Erdoes
ISBN: 0394740181
Publisher: Pantheon
Published: 1985
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: First Edition
Section: Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
Publisher Description:

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.