Smith, Erminnie A. (Erminnie Adele) 1836-1886 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Myths of the Iroquois" by Erminnie A. Smith is a collection of indigenous myths and folklore written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Iroquois mythology, exploring their gods, supernatural beings, and traditional narratives that convey their cultural heritage. It aims to preserve the stories that form the backbone of Iroquois identity and spirituality as they intersect with the natural world. The opening of the work begins with an exploration of the Iroquois pantheon, highlighting gods like Hi-nun, the Thunder God, who plays a protective role against formidable creatures of legend. Smith discusses the complexity of Iroquois spirituality, which encompasses a multitude of deities and natural forces revered for their influence over life. She also introduces the concept of mythical transformations, such as the contrasting roles of the benevolent West Wind and the destructive North Wind. These themes set the stage for a deeper understanding of the narratives that follow, which elaborate on the origins of sacred rituals, moral lessons, and explanations of natural phenomena, all integral to the Iroquois way of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-06-29 Produced by PM for Bureau of American Ethnology, The Internet Archive (American Libraries) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified Iroquois Indians -- Folklore Iroquois mythology Legends -- New York (State) E011 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46140 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46140 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134047.0 46140