Native American Mythology - Myths & Legends of Cherokee Iroquois Navajo Siouan and Zuñi

Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, James Mooney, Lewis Spence, Erminnie A. Smith, James Owen Dorsey

Casa editrice: Good Press

Sinossi

Native American Mythology is an enlightening anthology that draws readers into the rich tapestry of stories, traditions, and cultural expressions from various Indigenous tribes across North America. With a broad range of narrative styles 'Äî from lyrical prose and epic legends to vivid storytelling 'Äî this collection offers a multifaceted look at the spiritual and cultural practices intrinsic to Native American societies. Among its pages, readers will find narratives that reflect on the universal themes of creation, the interplay between humans and nature, and the spirituality that underscores Indigenous worldviews. These stories not only preserve the cultural heritage of Native peoples but also illustrate the diversity of their mythological landscapes. The anthology gathers insights from an impressive roster of scholars and ethnographers such as Lewis Spence, James Owen Dorsey, and Erminnie A. Smith, whose diligent work captures the essence of Native American narratives. These contributors have bridged gaps between oral tradition and written scholarship, showcasing the perspectives of varied tribes with an empathetic and informed lens. Aligned with broader movements of cultural preservation and ethnographic research in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the volume reflects a collective effort to honor Indigenous knowledge and amplify the voices that inform these myths. For readers seeking to understand the depth and breadth of Native American mythology, this anthology provides an invaluable compendium of perspectives and insights. It offers a scholarly yet accessible resource, allowing an immersive journey into the cultural diversity and wisdom embedded in these age-old stories. The anthology stands as a testament to the enduring power of Native American mythologies and invites readers to engage in a literary dialogue that connects past and present, spirit and narrative, through the voices it gathers within its pages.

Disponibile da: 16/11/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 1580 pagine.

Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

Interview with Serial Killer...

Roger Kibbe

Roger Reece Kibbe (May 21, 1939 - February 28, 2021) was an American serial killer and rapist known as the "I-5 Strangler". Kibbe found all but one of his victims on freeways around Sacramento, California. In 1991, he was sentenced to 25 years to life imprisonment for the death of Darcie Frackenpohl. On February 28, 2021, in Mule Creek State Prison, Kibbe was strangled to death by his cellmate.

Mostra libro

Windfall - The Prairie Woman Who...

Erika Bolstad

At first, Erika Bolstad knew only one thing about her great-grandmother, Anna: she was a homesteader on the North Dakota prairies in the early 1900s before her husband committed her to an asylum under mysterious circumstances. As Erika's mother was dying, she revealed more: their family still owned the mineral rights to Anna's land?and oil companies were interested in the black gold beneath the prairies. Their family, Erika learned, could get rich thanks to the legacy of a woman nearly lost to history. Anna left no letters or journals, and very few photographs of her had survived. But Erika was drawn to the young woman who never walked free of the asylum that imprisoned her. As a journalist well versed in the effects of fossil fuels on climate change, Erika felt the dissonance of what she knew and the barely-acknowledged whisper that had followed her family across the Great Plains for generations: we could be rich. Desperate to learn more about her great-grandmother and the oil industry that changed the face of the American West forever, Erika set out for North Dakota to unearth what she could of the past. What she discovers is a land of boom-and-bust cycles and families trying their best to eke out a living in an unforgiving landscape, bringing to life the ever-present American question: What does it mean to be rich?

Mostra libro

Edward Vernon-Harcourt - The...

Tony Vernon-Harcourt

Edward Vernon-Harcourt (1757–1847) was Archbishop of York from 1807 until his death at the age of 90.

 
As a younger son of a wealthy land-owning family, Archbishop Harcourt depended on good family and political connections to make progress in the Church. He had to combine his responsibility for one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England with his duties in parliament and at court and with providing for his family of 16 children. More supportive of reform of both parliament and the church than most of his fellow bishops, Harcourt took steps to improve the training of ordinands in his diocese, encouraged the building of over 100 new churches to cope with population growth in the industrial towns of the West Riding and made some progress in tackling pluralism and non-residence. He was not afraid to stand up for a cause he believed to be right.

 
In this biography, Tony Vernon-Harcourt examines the professional and family life of one of the last aristocratic bishops in the Church of England.

Mostra libro

Immortal An - From their pens to...

Sidney Benson Thorp

The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Sidney Benson Thorp.

Mostra libro

Summary: The Wisdom of the...

Brooks Bryant

Disclaimer: This is NOT the official book; but a summary. This also does NOT accompany the official book. 
This book distills the profound wisdom of the bullfrog into lessons that are as enlightening as they are practical. Each chapter is a leap into understanding the timeless truths held within the calm demeanor and patient waiting of the bullfrog. 
'The Wisdom of the BullFrog' illustrates how these fascinating creatures possess much more than meets the eye. Their ability to wait patiently for opportunities, their tranquil existence harmonizing with nature, and their sudden, decisive leaps – these attributes provide striking metaphors for our own journey in life. 
From the pond of everyday hustle to the bank of self-realization, 'The Wisdom of the BullFrog' is a guide that will inspire you to slow down, observe, and leap with conviction and accuracy in your life. Immerse yourself in the world of the bullfrog and emerge with wisdom that's profound yet practical.

Mostra libro

The Headmaster - Frank L Boyden...

John McPhee

"It was a delight to re-read and record The Headmaster. My Deerfield days came back to me in a great rush. ... So much of Mr. Boyden's teaching focused on what boys needed to grow up to be adults in society, with a particular emphasis on giving back to the community.” —Edoardo BalleriniStarting in 1902 at a country school that had an enrollment of fourteen, Frank Boyden built an academy that has long since taken its place on a level with Andover and Exeter. Boyden, who died in 1972, was the school's headmaster for sixty-six years. John McPhee portrays a remarkable man "at the near end of a skein of magnanimous despots who...created enduring schools through their own individual energies, maintained them under their own absolute rule, and left them forever imprinted with their own personalities." More than simply a portrait of the Headmaster of Deerfield Academy, it is a revealing look at the nature of private school education in America. A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Mostra libro