American Indian Myths and Legends (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)

American Indian Myths and Legends (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)

<p>More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups gives us 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. 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.<br /> <br /> <i>With black-and-white illustrations throughout</i><br /> <i>Selected and edited by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz</i><br /> <i>Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library</i><br /><br /></p>