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100	1		_aJudson, Katharine Berry, _d1866-1929
245	1	0	_aMyths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-02-16
508			_aProduced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes" by Katharine B. Judson is a collection of folklore and traditional narratives compiled in the early 20th century. This work seeks to preserve and share the rich oral traditions of Indigenous American tribes from the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes region, focusing on their creation myths, cultural practices, and the teachings woven into their stories. The volume captures the mystical essence of the natural world as perceived by these communities, exploring the relationships between man, nature, and the supernatural. The opening of the book introduces readers to the mythical landscape of the Mississippi Valley, where manitoes (spirits) interact with both the natural and human realms. Judson highlights figures like Great Hare and Wenibojo, who encompass cultural teachings on the creation of land, the discovery of wild rice, and essential agricultural practices. These stories illustrate the profound connections that Indigenous peoples have with their environment, as well as the moral and practical lessons embedded within their narratives. As the tales unfold, they reflect upon themes of coexistence with nature, the significance of seasonal changes, and the rituals that have shaped these cultures, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their legends in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndians of North America -- Folklore
653			_aIndians of North America -- Great Lakes Region (North America) -- Folklore
653			_aIndians of North America -- Mississippi River Valley -- Folklore
653			_aLegends -- Great Lakes Region (North America)
653			_aLegends -- Mississippi River Valley
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44935
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