TY  - BOOK
AU  - Judson,Katharine Berry
TI  - Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes
AV  - E011 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Indians of North America -- Folklore
KW  - Indians of North America -- Great Lakes Region (North America) -- Folklore
KW  - Indians of North America -- Mississippi River Valley -- Folklore
KW  - Legends -- Great Lakes Region (North America)
KW  - Legends -- Mississippi River Valley
N1  - Release date is 2014-02-16; Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes" by Katharine B. Judson is a collection of folklore and traditional narratives compiled in the early 20th century. This work seeks to preserve and share the rich oral traditions of Indigenous American tribes from the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes region, focusing on their creation myths, cultural practices, and the teachings woven into their stories. The volume captures the mystical essence of the natural world as perceived by these communities, exploring the relationships between man, nature, and the supernatural.  The opening of the book introduces readers to the mythical landscape of the Mississippi Valley, where manitoes (spirits) interact with both the natural and human realms. Judson highlights figures like Great Hare and Wenibojo, who encompass cultural teachings on the creation of land, the discovery of wild rice, and essential agricultural practices. These stories illustrate the profound connections that Indigenous peoples have with their environment, as well as the moral and practical lessons embedded within their narratives. As the tales unfold, they reflect upon themes of coexistence with nature, the significance of seasonal changes, and the rituals that have shaped these cultures, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their legends in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44935
ER  -