TY  - BOOK
AU  - Grinnell,George Bird
TI  - Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales: With notes on the origin, customs and character of the Pawnee people
AV  - E011 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Indians of North America -- Folklore
KW  - Pawnee Indians
KW  - Pawnee Indians -- Folklore
N1  - Release date is 2011-07-31; Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was
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N2  - "Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales" by George Bird Grinnell is a collection of indigenous narratives written in the late 19th century. This work presents the rich oral tradition of the Pawnee people, chronicling their legends, hero stories, and folk tales, while also providing insights into their customs, beliefs, and way of life. It reflects on the transformation of the Pawnee community as they adapt to changing times and the importance of preserving their stories for future generations.  The opening of the book introduces Grinnell’s journey to the Pawnee Agency where he seeks to document the tribe’s stories before they are lost forever. He recounts a significant meeting with Eagle Chief, reflecting the deep connection between the storyteller and the traditions being passed down orally through generations. The text struggles with the loss of heritage as the younger generation moves toward a more modern existence, emphasizing the importance of recording these tales not just for historical value but to maintain the cultural identity of the Pawnee people. Grinnell’s mission as a recorder of these narratives is clear, aiming to present the tales in their purest form, offering readers a genuine glimpse into the Pawnee's character and worldview. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36923
ER  -