American Indian myths and legends

Format:

Book

Title:

American Indian myths and legends

Author:

Chambers, Catherine, 1954-

ISBN:

9781410954695

9781410954756

Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : Raintree, [2013]

Physical Description:

48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.

Series title(s):

All about myths.

Ignite.

Contents:

Land of myth and legend -- Spirits of creation -- Keeping a balance -- Spirits everywhere -- Heroes and villains -- Cunning tricksters -- Death and the afterlife -- Myths and legends alive -- Characters and creatures.

Summary:

Introduces readers to American Indian myths and legends.

Subject(s):

Indian mythology -- North America.

Indians of North America -- Folklore.

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Salem Main Library	J 398.2 Chambers 2013	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

American Indians have always told stories filled with characters, creatures, and legends that have fascinated people around the world. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of American Indian stories, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make American Indian stories and legends so compelling.