02200cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000012001142450034001262640051001603000047002113360026002583370026002843380036003105000031003465080109003775201251004865340045017376530041017826530033018238560042018567783UtSlPG20260610133212.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aOwahyah10aBirch Bark Legends of Niagara 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-01  aProduced by Bill Boerst, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Birch Bark Legends of Niagara" by Owahyah is a collection of traditional stories founded on the legends of the Iroquois, or Six Nations, likely written in the late 19th century. This book explores themes of spirituality, nature, and the cultural practices of Indigenous peoples, particularly how they interpret natural phenomena such as Niagara Falls. It conveys the deep connection the Iroquois had with their lands and the significance of storytelling in preserving their history and culture.  The narrative centers around the legend of the Lunar Bow, which illuminates the waterfall by moonlight and delves into the customs surrounding sacrifice to the Great Spirit. The story follows characters such as the young Chief Grey Eagle and the Sachem's daughter, the Gentle Fawn, as they navigate the challenges posed by rival warriors, notably Black Snake. Themes of loyalty, love, and the struggles between good and evil intertwine as Grey Eagle seeks to secure his place as a leader while also protecting those he loves. The tale ultimately culminates in a poignant act of sacrifice that reverberates through the community, highlighting the conflicts between tradition and the desires of the young. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndians of North America -- Folklore  aIroquois Indians -- Folklore40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7783