000			02984cam a22003493u 4500
001			58228
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610134336.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010			_a02028516
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aE011
100	1		_aCanfield, William Walker, _d1855-1937
245	1	4	_aThe Legends of the Iroquois
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-11-03
505	0		_aAbout Indian legends -- The authority -- The Confederation of the Iroquois -- Birth of the arbutus -- A legend of the river -- Legends of the corn -- The first winter -- The great mosquito -- The story of Oniata -- The mirror in the water -- The buzzard's covering -- Origin of the violet -- The turtle clan -- The healing waters -- The sacrifice of Aliquipiso -- Why the animals do not talk -- The message bearers -- The wise Sachem's gift -- The flying head -- The ash tree -- The hunter -- Hiawatha -- The peacemaker -- The unwelcome visitor -- Bits of folk-lore -- The happy hunting-grounds -- The sacred stone of the Oneidas -- Notes to the legends.
508			_aProduced by Tom Cosmas
520			_a"The Legends of the Iroquois" by William Walker Canfield is a collection of Indigenous folklore written in the early 20th century. This work compiles stories told by "The Cornplanter," a Seneca chief, reflecting the rich oral traditions and mythologies of the Iroquois Confederacy. The collection not only seeks to entertain but also aims to preserve the cultural narratives that have shaped the Iroquois identity, offering insights into their values, beliefs, and relationship with nature. At the start of the text, the author discusses the significance and preservation of Indian legends, emphasizing the lack of written history among Indigenous peoples prior to European contact. The tales are presented as sacred traditions, passed down through generations, and deeply revered by the descendants of those who initially told them. The opening segment sets the stage for a series of legends, including narratives about the creation of corn, winter, and various animal origins, alongside the formative journeys of characters like Cornplanter himself. The portrayal of these legends aims to evoke an appreciation for the beauty and depth of the Iroquois culture, portraying their world as interconnected with nature and imbued with spirituality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIroquois Indians -- Folklore
653			_aCornplanter, Seneca chief, 1732?-1836
653			_aIroquois Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Folklore
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58228
999			_c99055 _d99055