The Legends of the Iroquois

William W. Canfield

Summary

It is not the purpose of this volume to deal to any considerable extent with the history of the Indians, but simply to present some of the legends of the Iroquois. To the reader or student, however, is due a brief statement as to the authority from which the folk-lore contained herein has been drawn, that there may remain no question as to its reliability. Contents: About Indian Legends The Authority     The Confederation of the Iroquois     Birth of the Arbutus     A Legend of the River     Legends of the Corn     The First Winter     The Great Mosquito     The Story of Oniata     The Mirror in the Water     The Buzzard's Covering     Origin of the Violet     The Turtle Clan     The Healing Waters     The Sacrifice of Aliquipiso     Why the Animals do not Talk     The Message Bearers     The Wise Sachem's Gift     The Flying Head     The Ash Tree     The Hunter     Hiawatha     The Peacemaker     An Unwelcome Visitor     Bits of Folk-Lore     The Happy Hunting-Grounds     The Sacred Stone of the Oneidas

Available since: 12/15/2023.

Print length: 111 pages.

Humanities & Social Sciences

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