Publisher's Synopsis
Kiowa Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends of the Kiowa people, compiled and edited by anthropologist Elsie Clews Parsons. The Kiowa are a Native American tribe who originally lived in the Great Plains region of the United States, and their stories reflect their deep connection to the natural world, their spiritual beliefs, and their history and culture. The book includes a wide range of tales, from creation myths and stories of legendary heroes, to more everyday stories of animals and humans interacting in the world. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are serious and deeply symbolic. Parsons worked closely with Kiowa storytellers to collect and translate these tales, ensuring that they are presented in an authentic and respectful way. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the stories, as well as notes on the sources and translation of each tale. Overall, Kiowa Tales is a fascinating and important collection of Native American folklore that offers insights into the rich cultural heritage of the Kiowa people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
