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100 1 _aJudson, Katharine Berry,
_d1866-1929
245 1 0 _aMyths and Legends of the Great Plains
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-07-16
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Myths and Legends of the Great Plains" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of indigenous stories and myths compiled in the early 20th century. This work showcases the rich tapestry of folklore and traditions from the Native American tribes of the Great Plains, bringing to light their creation stories, spiritual beliefs, and the moral lessons woven into their tales. The author draws inspiration from various tribal narratives to preserve and share these cultural treasures, highlighting the deep connection and respect that the Plains Indians have for nature and the spiritual world. The opening of this compilation sets the stage for the diverse cultural landscape of the Great Plains. It begins with a rich description of the environment in which the plains people lived, emphasizing their reverence for the natural world and the supernatural entities they believed governed their existence. The introduction offers a glimpse into the spiritual belief system that informs many of the subsequent tales, such as the roles played by the Thunder Gods and the symbolic significance of animals like the Eagle and the Buffalo. These initial passages aim to immerse the reader in the worldview of the Plains Indians, inviting them into stories filled with creation, life, and the continuous interplay between humanity and the forces of nature that shape their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Great Plains -- Folklore
653 _aIndians of North America -- West (U.S.) -- Folklore
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22083
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