Myths & Legends of the North American Indians - Softcover

A facsimile edition of the original 1914 publication. Includes stories of: the Iroquois of the eastern seaboard; the Algonquians of the Canadian forests; the Sioux of the Midwestern plains; & the Athapascans & Californians of the Pacific Coasts. The myths & legends of the North American peoples are based upon an intuitive understanding of nature & of beliefs that give animals souls, spirits & supernatural powers. These stories are linked by these themes & yet are as varied as the tribes who told them. Ranging from the tale of the mischievous blue jay, the kindly beaver, & stories of buffalo-stealers, to the Iriquois hero Hiawatha. Includes a brief history of the tribes & their customs.