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Author : P. K. Devan
Release : 2005
Genre : Folklore
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Book Synopsis Tribal Folklore by : P. K. Devan
Download or read book Tribal Folklore written by P. K. Devan. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Lee Smith
Release : 1997
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis Folklore of the Winnebago Tribe by : David Lee Smith
Download or read book Folklore of the Winnebago Tribe written by David Lee Smith. This book was released on 1997. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An annotated collection of tales from the Winnebago people, drawn from the Smithsonian Institution among other sources, ranges from creation myths to trickster stories to myths and legends about the history of the tribe
Author : Lalita Prasad Vidyarthi
Release : 1977
Genre : Ethnology
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Book Synopsis The Tribal Culture of India by : Lalita Prasad Vidyarthi
Download or read book The Tribal Culture of India written by Lalita Prasad Vidyarthi. This book was released on 1977. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Claus
Release : 2020-10-28
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Synopsis South Asian Folklore by : Peter Claus
Download or read book South Asian Folklore written by Peter Claus. This book was released on 2020-10-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 600 signed, alphabetically organized articles covering the entirety of folklore in South Asia, this new resource includes countries and regions, ethnic groups, religious concepts and practices, artistic genres, holidays and traditions, and many other concepts. A preface introduces the material, while a comprehensive index, cross-references, and black and white illustrations round out the work. The focus on south Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with short survey articles on Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, and various diaspora communities. This unique reference will be invaluable for collections serving students, scholars, and the general public.
Author : Sam D. Gill
Release : 1994
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Native American Mythology by : Sam D. Gill
Download or read book Dictionary of Native American Mythology written by Sam D. Gill. This book was released on 1994. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passed down from generation to generation, the myths and rituals of Native Americans form a rich religious and cultural base from which all members of each society can create and maintain a sense of community, physical and emotional health, identity, family, and self. Such traditions, handed down through stories and rites, stand as the lifeblood of every Native American culture. This thoroughly illustrated and carefully researched guide explores the amazing array of mythical beasts, heroic humans, and nurturing spirits that make up the fascinating spectrum of Native American mythology. With over one thousand alphabetically arranged entries, representing over one hundred different Native American cultures, readers can quickly explore the meaning of hundreds of elements of Native lore--from names, phrases, and symbols, to images, motifs, and themes. Accompanying essays take a closer look at other issues related to the origin, development, and perpetuation of Native American mythology, such as the Christian influence on myth, varying mythology between tribes, storytelling, and more. We learn about such mythical creatures as Apotamkin of the Maliseet-Passamaquoddy tribe of the Southeast (a bogey monster with long hair and huge teeth who, through the fear he generates, keeps small children from straying onto thin, newly frozen ice in the winter and unguarded beaches in the summer), ritual healing ceremonials such as the Southwestern Navajo's Uglyway ceremony (a ceremony to remove and protect against the forces of chaos and disorder that give rise to illness), and the Marau ceremony of the Hopi Indians of the Southeast (a complex ceremony concerned with rain, the ripening of corn, and the fertility of women, as well as rites of initiating new members into the society). This compelling volume honors the richness of the beliefs and values of the many peoples of native North America, from northern Mexico to the Artic Circle. In addition, a complete bibliography of primary sources and secondary sources points the way to further research, making this the perfect reference for anyone interested in the mythical history of America's original inhabitants.
