Author : James Mooney
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8027245818
Total Pages : 682 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)
Book Synopsis Cherokee Mythology (Illustrated Edition) by : James Mooney
Download or read book Cherokee Mythology (Illustrated Edition) written by James Mooney and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The myths given in this book are part of a large body of material collected among the Cherokee, chiefly in successive field seasons from 1887 to 1890, inclusive, and comprising more or less extensive notes, together with original Cherokee manuscripts, relating to the history, archeology, geographic nomenclature, personal names, botany, medicine, arts, home life, religion, songs, ceremonies, and language of the tribe. Contents: Historical Sketch of the Cherokee Stories and Story-tellers The Myths Cosmogonic Myths Quadruped Myths Bird Myths Snake, Fish, and Insect Myths Wonder Stories Historical Traditions Miscellaneous Myths and Legends