Native American Folklore and Traditions
Native American Folklore and Traditions by Elsie Clews Parson is an illustrated volume published by Arcturus Publishing on September 15, 2019. This book presents a collection of tales from the oral traditions of the First Peoples of North America, showcasing the rich diversity of their cultures. The narratives blur the lines between myth and reality, offering insights into rituals and traditions that continue to resonate today.
Readers will discover a variety of enchanting stories that include potlatch and marriage ceremonies, as well as survival techniques in challenging environments. The book features memorable characters such as White-hip the shaman and Slender-maiden of the Apache, bringing these narratives to life. Accompanied by stunning photographic portraits by Edward S. Curtis and artwork by Charles Marion Russell and Frederic Remington, this edition enriches the exploration of Indigenous Peoples in the Americas and their folklore. With 192 pages, this volume serves as a visual and narrative journey into the customs and traditions that shape Native American heritage.
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From the Mojave Desert to the arctic expanses of Baffin Island, the rituals and traditions of the First Peoples of North America blur the boundaries between myth and reality.
This treasury brings together many spectacular tales from Native American folklore. Recorded from oral traditions by a variety of anthropologists, these heart-warming, magical and cautionary tales open a new window into the diversity and wonder of cultures that continue to thrive in the modern world.
Learn of potlash and marriage ceremonies, harvests and hunts, and how to survive in a hostile climate. Meet wonderful characters such as White-hip the shaman, Slender-maiden of the Apache and Sayach’apis, a Nootka trader.
Featuring stunning photographic portraits of First Nation peoples by Edward S. Curtis, as well as beautiful artwork by Charles Marion Russell and Frederic Remington, this illustrated volume helps bring these remarkable stories to life.
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