indian mythology

" . . . stitches together the fragmented mythology of pre-Colombian Mexico into a unified narrative"--Amazon.

Contains primary and secondary source documents that provide insights into the history of American Indians, from creation through 1877, including letters , memoirs, speeches, articles, interviews,treaties, government reports, and other documents of historical importance, each with a brief introduction.

Text and illustrations introduce various Native American myths, including creation stories, trickster tales, and hero myths.

The Plains region stretches across the Midwest from Canada to Texas. Traditional Stories of the Plains Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Lakota, Cree, and Siksika. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Since ancient times, the thousands of native tribes of North America have made sense of their world through storytelling. Each tribe has its own traditions and tales. Native American Oral Histories looks at traditional stories that come from tribes throughout North America. Discover how these stories reflect the cultures and lifestyles of the people who tell them. Book jacket.

The Great Basin and Plateau region covers a vast inland area of the western United States and Canada. Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Nez Perc#65533;, Yakama, and Paiute. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Shares Native American myths from nine different culture areas.

"Despite their many differences, all Native Americans share a profound appreciation of the cycles of nature and a belief in the cosmic interconnectedness of all things. Professor Larry J. Zimmerman tells the tragic tale of their conquest and dispossession, followed by their survival against the odds and the renewal of pride in a distinctive cultural heritage. Learn about American Indian traditions and the history behind them that create a unique Native American identity. Their crafts and their reverence for the land are also both described in detail - inspiring us to turn our thoughts to the natural world and our own place in it"--Amazon.com.

A comprehensive encyclopedia of the mythology of Native Americans in North, Central, and South America that includes entries on more than nine hundred characters and themes such as life, afterlife, creation, monsters, and sacred landscapes, with over five hundred color photographs, paintings, and drawings.

Learn the history, geography, and life of different Native American tribes and use these tools to investigate religions and stories of the Native Americans. Check out maps, sidebars, and more!.