Extract from the Nineteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology Mooney, James 1861-1921 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Myths of the Cherokee" by James Mooney is an ethnographical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a detailed study that compiles various myths, legends, and historical contexts of the Cherokee tribe, offering insights into their culture, beliefs, and traditions. The text is rooted in extensive fieldwork conducted by the author over several years, with the intent to document and preserve the rich oral traditions and historical narratives of one of the most significant Indigenous tribes in the United States. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the context in which these myths were collected, emphasizing the importance of preserving Cherokee traditions and language. Mooney reflects on the impact of historical events on the tribe and highlights the role of older generations in maintaining the tribe's lore despite external cultural pressures. The initial chapters focus on the purpose of the work, the author's gratitude toward various contributors to his research, and a brief historical sketch of the Cherokee. This sets the stage for the detailed collection of cosmogonic myths, stories about animals, and legends that illustrate not only the tribe’s views of the world but also their deep connection to the land and their heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-05-11 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Tales -- Southern States Cherokee Indians -- Folklore Cherokee mythology Legends -- Southern States Cherokee Indians -- History E011 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45634 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45634 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134040.0 45634