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American Indian Myths Mysteries
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Author : Vincent H. Gaddis
language : en
Publisher: New York : Indian Head Books
Release Date : 1992
American Indian Myths Mysteries written by Vincent H. Gaddis and has been published by New York : Indian Head Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
American Indian Myths and Mysteries is an authoritative and scrupulously researched account of mythology of the native American. Although much of this ancient heritage has been lost, a great deal has been saved and there are men and women alive today who remember th lore of their ancestors.
American Indian Myths And Mysteries
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Author : Vincent H. Gaddis
language : en
Publisher: Signet
Release Date : 1978-06-06
American Indian Myths And Mysteries written by Vincent H. Gaddis and has been published by Signet this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978-06-06 with Indians categories.
These are just a few of the fascinating phenomena brought to light on a journey of exploration back through time to the vanished civilizations that flourished in America thousands of years before Columbus-and into the most sacred realms of mystical knowledge and power still possessed by the American Indians who have refused to let their holy heritage die.
Native American Myths Mysteries
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Author : Vincent H. Gaddis
language : en
Publisher: Borderland Sciences Research
Release Date : 1991
Native American Myths Mysteries written by Vincent H. Gaddis and has been published by Borderland Sciences Research this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Indian mythology categories.
Mysteries Of Native American Myth And Religion
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Author : Gary R. Varner
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2007
Mysteries Of Native American Myth And Religion written by Gary R. Varner and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
Folklorist Gary R. Varner takes a lengthy look at various myths, legends and beliefs of Native Americans in this book. Included are stories and archaeological finds from various lands that suggest cultural contacts between explorers from China, Japan, the Mediterranean and Europe with Native Americans in pre-Columbian times. Native American folklore and myths are examined including the universal legends of the flood and stories of the mysterious god-men such as Quetzalcoatl, Votan and Chinigchinix, who brought the arts, technology and civilization to indigenous cultures. Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion is a fact-filled, yet fascinating story of the original inhabitants of North and South America. Varner has written several books on folklore and mythology and is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.
The Great Mystery
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Author : Neil Philip
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2001
The Great Mystery written by Neil Philip and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Presents a collection of Native American mythology from various tribes including their different perspectives on how the earth was started and how it will end.
American Indian Myths And Mysteries Beyond Anthropological Theories To The Living Legends And Enigmas Of The Original Americans
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Author : Vincent Gaddis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-06-12
American Indian Myths And Mysteries Beyond Anthropological Theories To The Living Legends And Enigmas Of The Original Americans written by Vincent Gaddis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-12 with categories.
"American Indian Myths and Mysteries" is an authoritative and scrupulously researched account of mythology of the Native American - an all-encompassing collection of American Indian legends, truths, and myths. Although much of this ancient heritage has been lost, a great deal has been saved, and there are men and women alive today who remember the lore of their ancestors. This book divides its chapters into two groupings: the Historical Mysteries and the Mystical Mysteries. Section one deals with the origins of the American Indian, artifacts, megaliths, totems, and lost colonies. Section two deals with ritual ceremonies such as the shaking tent, medicine man magic, secrets of the shamans, and other interesting topics. This volume sheds new light on the motivations of Native Americans when faced with a deluge of European settlers. If you love ancient American history, this volume is a must have.Vincent H. Gaddis, the author, is a former newspaperman, perhaps best known for giving the "Bermuda Triangle" its name. He specializes in exploring the borderland between fact and myth. He has published thousands of articles in hundreds of national periodicals, among them True, Argosy, Saga, and Fate. He is the author of seven books on occult and anthropological puzzles, including "Mysterious Fires and Lights," "Invisible Horizons," and "The Curious World of Twins."
American Indian Myths And Legends
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Author : Richard Erdoes
language : en
Publisher: Pantheon
Release Date : 2013-12-04
American Indian Myths And Legends written by Richard Erdoes and has been published by Pantheon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-04 with Fiction categories.
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.
The Mythology Of Native North America
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Author : David Adams Leeming
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2000-02-01
The Mythology Of Native North America written by David Adams Leeming and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02-01 with Social Science categories.
Recounts more than seventy Native American myths from a variety of cultures, covering gods, creation, and heroes and heroines, and discusses each myth within its own context, its relationship to other myths, and its place within world mythology.
The World S Rim
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Author : Hartley Burr Alexander
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
The World S Rim written by Hartley Burr Alexander and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Indian philosophy categories.
Classic study of how Native Americans and other cultures developed identical rituals to express separate discoveries of a single insight. ..."a good, readable technical introduction." -- "San Francisco Chronicle."
Mythology Of The American Indians
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Author : Evelyn Wolfson
language : en
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2014-07-01
Mythology Of The American Indians written by Evelyn Wolfson and has been published by Enslow Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Long before they were written down, American Indian myths were kept alive by a strong oral tradition. Have you ever wondered how the world was made? This book discusses this mystery, along with other myths and legends from different culture areas throughout North America. Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters, themes, and symbols. An Expert Commentary section enhances the myths with opinions by noted scholars.