Publisher's Synopsis
In her extensive introduction, Elaine A. Jahner addresses the textual problems and critical questions posed by the material and assesses its place in Indian and in world literature. Of prime importance to students of comparative literature, religion, and mythology,Lakota Mythtakes its place alongsideLakota Belief and Ritual(1980) andLakota Society(1982), both available as Bison Books, as an indispensable source for Lakota traditions.