American Indian Myths and Legends [B0133]

1985 PB. More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. "This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful-overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life" (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This book is a great collection of North American indigenous myths, stories, and legends. Many of these are supposed to be told orally and I think some of the theatrics of that medium are lost on the page. However it is a still a great source of knowledge and a testament to the indigenous cultures these stories reflect."; "Been reading at night with kids. So great!"; "Excellent collection of stories from tribes stretching from Canada to Mexico. Interesting how many stories have evolved over time to incorporate contemporary (at least at the time of their recording) details. Compendium of tribes included at the end."