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100	1		_aCushing, Frank Hamilton, _d1857-1900
245	1	0	_aZuñi Folk Tales
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-05-08
508			_aE-text prepared by Larry B. Harrison, Sam W., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520			_a"Zuñi Folk Tales" by Frank Hamilton Cushing is a collection of folklore written in the late 19th century. The book captures traditional tales of the Zuñi people, exploring their customs, beliefs, and mythology, highlighting the cultural significance of storytelling in their society. The opening of the book introduces multiple stories, starting with "The Trial of Lovers," which narrates a young man's quest to win the heart of a beautiful maiden named Mátsaki. This young man faces trials set by the maiden, testing his love and dedication. We witness other suitors fail as they are driven away by swarms of insects, symbolizing the challenges love often presents. In a parallel story, "The Youth and His Eagle," a young man is torn between his affection for a beautiful eagle who turns into a maiden and the consequences of venturing into a dangerous world. These tales form a rich tapestry of lessons about love, loyalty, and the complexities of human desire, offering readers a glimpse into the vibrant culture and beliefs of the Zuñi people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aZuni Indians -- Folklore
700	1		_aPowell, John Wesley, _d1834-1902
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54682
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