02660cam a22003373u 4500 45210 UtSlPG 20260610134034.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15018166 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F721 Whitney, Ernest, 1858-1893 Legends of the Pike's Peak Region; The Sacred Myths of the Manitou Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-03-25 Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Legends of the Pike's Peak Region; The Sacred Myths of the Manitou" by Ernest Whitney et al. is a collection of folklore and myths centered around the Manitou region of Colorado, published in the late 19th century. This book captures the sacred narratives and cultural history of Native American tribes, particularly focusing on the legends associated with Pike’s Peak and its surroundings. Through these tales, the author introduces readers to the spiritual significance of the landscape, intertwining natural phenomena with the rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs. The book delves into the sacred myths of the Manitou and offers various fables that illustrate how the early inhabitants revered Pike’s Peak as the dwelling place of powerful spirits and gods. It recounts the creation stories of the region, including how the landscape emerged from the remnants of divine actions and the struggles of inhabitants to coexist with the supernatural elements surrounding them. The legends are rich with symbolism and offer insight into the spiritual and cultural identity of the tribes, highlighting themes of nature, power, and the divine relationship between humanity and their environment. Through beautifully articulated narratives, "Legends of the Pike's Peak Region" provides readers with a glimpse into the ancient belief systems that once thrived in this breathtaking landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Legends -- Colorado -- Pikes Peak Region Alexander, William S. Parrish, Thomas C. (Thomas Clarkson), 1846-1899 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45210 86049 86049