02282cam a22003133u 4500 48409 UtSlPG 20260610134119.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Judson, Katharine Berry, 1866-1929 Myths and Legends of British North America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-05 Produced by Marcia Brooks, Stephen Hutcheson and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Myths and Legends of British North America" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of folklore and traditional narratives written in the early 20th century. The book compiles various myths and legends from indigenous cultures across a wide geographic area of British North America. It explores the rich tapestry of beliefs, creation stories, and significant characters that reflect the spiritual and cultural values of these native tribes. The opening of the anthology sets the stage for the exploration of the mythical world of the indigenous peoples of British North America. Judson begins with a preface that emphasizes the connection of the tribes to their land and the natural elements, presenting myths as a means to explain their existence and cultural practices. The early chapters introduce the reader to diverse creation stories and belief systems, highlighting the interplay of good and evil, the influence of spirits, and the significance of animals in the lives of the native tribes. The prose captures the essence of how these legends served as both entertainment and education among communities, particularly during long winter nights around the fire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Folklore Indians of North America -- Canada -- Folklore https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48409 89248 89248