02161cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000040001142450058001542640051002123000047002633360026003103370026003363380036003625000031003985080050004295201179004795340045016586530055017036530059017588560042018172503UtSlPG20260610133059.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aJudson, Katharine Berry,d1866-192910aMyths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-02-01  aProduced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger  a"Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of indigenous tales compiled and edited in the late 19th century. This work offers a glimpse into the rich oral traditions of Native American tribes, focusing particularly on the myths and legends of those residing in California and the surrounding Southwest. The book delves into themes of creation, nature, and the intertwining of human experiences with the supernatural.  The opening of the volume presents a series of creation myths from various tribes, such as the Zuni, which describe the origins of the world and humanity. Stories like the Zuni myth of the Corn Maidens and the explanation of the darkness before creation exemplify the beautiful imagery and deep spiritual beliefs among indigenous cultures. Additionally, early myths depict the roles of various animal characters, such as Coyote and Eagle, adding a whimsical yet profound quality to the narratives. Overall, the beginning portion sets the tone for a collection that celebrates and preserves the storytelling traditions of the Native peoples of this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndians of North America -- California -- Folklore  aIndians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Folklore40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2503