02345cam a22003133u 4500 22096 UtSlPG 20260610133517.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17012396 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Powers, Mabel Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-07-18 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children" by Mabel Powers is a collection of traditional tales written in the early 20th century. The book gathers various Iroquois stories designed not just to entertain but also to impart life lessons, cultural values, and the natural world's intricacies, reflecting a time-honored storytelling tradition. This collection includes narratives that illustrate the origins of certain animals, natural phenomena, and the relationship between humans and nature, showcasing characters like "the Little People," animals, and Iroquois children. At the start of the book, the author shares insights on the cultural importance of storytelling among the Iroquois, revealing the voices of the elders who once narrated these tales by the fire. The opening sections introduce how these stories were passed down from generation to generation, emphasizing their purpose: to teach children about goodness, bravery, and kindness. Powers also describes her journey into Iroquois culture, through which she earned the title "Yeh Sen Noh Wehs" or "the one who carries and tells the stories." The subsequent narratives delve into the Little People, the laws of storytelling among the Iroquois, and the expression of gratitude, weaving together lessons about life, community, and respect for nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Iroquois Indians -- Folklore https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22096 63240 63240