02747cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000400011524501060015526400510026130000470031233600260035933700260038533800360041150000310044750802150047852015420069353400450223565300410228065300340232165300350235585600430239021620UtSlPG20260610133510.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aSchoolcraft, Henry Rowe,d1793-186414aThe Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-05-27  aProduced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)  a"The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians" by Henry R. Schoolcraft is a collection of Native American myths and legends written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a rich anthology of oral traditions, with a particular emphasis on the character of Hiawatha, also known as Manabozho, who is portrayed as a cultural hero and a pivotal figure in the folklore of various North American tribes. Through these stories, Schoolcraft explores the beliefs, customs, and values of the indigenous peoples, inviting readers to appreciate the depth of their mythology and the intricacies of their worldview.  At the start of this compilation, Schoolcraft provides a detailed preface discussing the origins and significance of the legends being presented, highlighting their role as reflections of Indian character and thought. He elaborates on Hiawatha’s portrayal as a heroic figure, detailing his adventures, relationships with nature, and interactions with other characters, including his grandmother and spirits. The opening segment sets up the narrative as a conversation between the legendary past and the social realities of the Native Americans, emphasizing their struggles, aspirations, and the profound philosophical insights embedded within their myths. Through Schoolcraft's narrative style, readers are invited into a world where ancient traditions and stories unfold against the backdrop of the North American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndians of North America -- Folklore  aHiawatha, active 15th century  aAlgonquian Indians -- Folklore40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21620