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100 1 _aCurtin, Jeremiah,
_d1835-1906
245 1 0 _aMyths of the Modocs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-04-17
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.)
520 _a"Myths of the Modocs" by Jeremiah Curtin is a collection of indigenous myths and folklore written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Modoc culture, exploring their creation stories, beliefs, and connection to the land, particularly the sacred region of Klamath Lake and Lost River. Throughout the text, core figures from Modoc mythology are likely highlighted, examining their roles in shaping the world and the Modoc people's understanding of existence. At the start of the book, the introduction offers a historical context of the Modoc people, detailing their experiences before and during the Modoc War and the impacts of colonization by white settlers. It sets the stage for an exploration of the Modocs' mythology, emphasizing the significance of sacred places and the relationship between the people and their environment. The opening also introduces essential characters like Kumush, the creator figure, and Látkakáwas, as well as hints at various myths that will be unfolded, establishing a foundation for understanding the spiritual and cultural nuances embedded in the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, Limited, 1912
653 _aIndians of North America -- Folklore
653 _aModoc Indians -- Folklore
653 _aModoc mythology
653 _aModoc Indians -- Religion
700 1 _aCurtin, M. A.
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b24851309/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73418
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