Publisher's Synopsis
Myths of the Iroquois is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Iroquois people, as retold by Erminnie A. Smith. The Iroquois are a Native American tribe that lived in the northeastern United States and Canada. The book includes tales of creation, heroes, monsters, and animals, as well as explanations of cultural practices and beliefs. The stories are rich with symbolism and offer insight into the Iroquois worldview and way of life. Smith's retellings are faithful to the original oral traditions, while also making the stories accessible to a wider audience. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American mythology and folklore.Smithsonian Institution, Bureau Of Ethnology.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.
