02516cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500840012526400510020930000470026033600260030733700260033333800360035950000310039550801870042652012860061353400450189965300280194465300450197265300390201765300600205685600430211699900190215960848UtSlPG20260610134413.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aVarious14aThe Journal of American Folk-lore. Vol. VI.—July-September, 1893.—No. XXII. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-12-05  aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"The Journal of American Folk-lore. Vol. VI.—July-September, 1893.—No. XXII." is a scholarly collection of folk tales and myths composed in the late 19th century. It delves into the rich folklore of various Native American tribes, particularly focusing on the Blackfoot tribes and their mythology, as well as stories from the Onondaga and other cultural tales. The journal aims to document and preserve the oral traditions and narratives that encapsulate the beliefs, customs, and values of these Indigenous communities.  The opening portion of the journal presents a series of Blackfoot myths, detailing the creation of the world by a deity named Napioa, who encounters various animals during his endeavors to shape the earth. The narratives touch upon themes of creation, community, and the relationship individuals have with nature. Other stories, such as "The Blood-Clot Boy," explore the dynamics of family, jealousy, and conflict resolution through fantastical elements, showcasing characters like the clever young man Kûtoyĭs. The text emphasizes the importance of oral storytelling in preserving cultural heritage, highlighting the challenges faced by the Blackfoot in maintaining their lore amidst external influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- Periodicals  aFolklore -- United States -- Periodicals  aManners and customs -- Periodicals  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60848  c101674d101674