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The Great Mystery : Myths of Native America
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The Great Mystery
Author(s): Neil Philip
This authoritative guide to Native American myth and legend explores the powerful themes and dramatic stories that explain the great mysteries of life, death, how the world was created, and how it will end. A description of the nature of Native American myths, examining the common themes found in the rich mythology of the First Nations, is followed by chapters on main culture groups that include numerous excerpts from the myths themselves, many of them humorous. Folklorist Neil Philip has created an enthralling and multilayered book, handsomely illustrated with photographs printed in duotone, that will be treasured by anyone intrigued by Native American culture or mythology.
Review(s):
This exhaustively researched book explores the similarities and differences among the tales told by various Native American culturual groups about the creation of the world.
School Library Journal
ISBN: 9780395984055
Author(s): Neil Philip
This authoritative guide to Native American myth and legend explores the powerful themes and dramatic stories that explain the great mysteries of life, death, how the world was created, and how it will end. A description of the nature of Native American myths, examining the common themes found in the rich mythology of the First Nations, is followed by chapters on main culture groups that include numerous excerpts from the myths themselves, many of them humorous. Folklorist Neil Philip has created an enthralling and multilayered book, handsomely illustrated with photographs printed in duotone, that will be treasured by anyone intrigued by Native American culture or mythology.
Review(s):
This exhaustively researched book explores the similarities and differences among the tales told by various Native American culturual groups about the creation of the world.
School Library Journal
ISBN: 9780395984055