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100 1 _aGrinnell, George Bird,
_d1849-1938
245 1 4 _aThe Punishment of the Stingy, and Other Indian Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-22
505 0 _aThe stories and the story-tellers -- The Bluejay stories -- The punishment of the stingy -- Bluejay, the imitator -- Bluejay visits the ghosts -- The girl who was the ring -- The first corn -- The Star Boy -- The grizzly bear's medicine -- The first Medicine Lodge -- Thunder Maker and Cold Maker -- The blindness of Pi-waṕ-ōk -- Ragged Head -- Nothing Child -- Shield Quiver's wife -- The Beaver stick -- Little friend Coyote.
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Punishment of the Stingy and Other Indian Stories" by George Bird Grinnell is a collection of traditional Native American tales written in the early 20th century. The stories reflect the rich oral traditions of various tribes, exploring themes of morality, survival, and the relationships between humans and animals. Notable characters include Bluejay and Raven, who often embody the trickster archetype, navigating through lessons of greed, kindness, and the consequences of one's actions. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the overarching narrative style and cultural context of these tales, which emphasize the significance of storytelling in preserving history and ethical teachings among Indigenous peoples. The opening tale, "The Punishment of the Stingy," sets the stage with a village facing famine after the Chief’s death, showcasing the actions of Bluejay—who selfishly refuses to share food—ultimately leading to dire consequences for him and the stingy villagers. Through vivid depictions of nature and community, Grinnell captures the essence of these stories, while also highlighting the educational value they carried for generations. The tales promise a mix of entertainment and moral reflection rooted in Native American folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Folklore
700 1 _aDeming, Edwin Willard,
_d1860-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66596
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