02572cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000400012824500420016826400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650802090042752014210063653400450205765300570210265300560215985600430221522083UtSlPG20260610133517.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a13024649  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aJudson, Katharine Berry,d1866-192910aMyths and Legends of the Great Plains 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-07-16  aProduced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)  a"Myths and Legends of the Great Plains" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of indigenous stories and myths compiled in the early 20th century. This work showcases the rich tapestry of folklore and traditions from the Native American tribes of the Great Plains, bringing to light their creation stories, spiritual beliefs, and the moral lessons woven into their tales. The author draws inspiration from various tribal narratives to preserve and share these cultural treasures, highlighting the deep connection and respect that the Plains Indians have for nature and the spiritual world.  The opening of this compilation sets the stage for the diverse cultural landscape of the Great Plains. It begins with a rich description of the environment in which the plains people lived, emphasizing their reverence for the natural world and the supernatural entities they believed governed their existence. The introduction offers a glimpse into the spiritual belief system that informs many of the subsequent tales, such as the roles played by the Thunder Gods and the symbolic significance of animals like the Eagle and the Buffalo. These initial passages aim to immerse the reader in the worldview of the Plains Indians, inviting them into stories filled with creation, life, and the continuous interplay between humanity and the forces of nature that shape their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndians of North America -- Great Plains -- Folklore  aIndians of North America -- West (U.S.) -- Folklore40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22083