Star Legends Among The American Indians

Star Legends Among The American Indians

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""Star Legends Among The American Indians"" is a book written by Clark Wissler that explores the fascinating mythology and folklore of Native American tribes in North America. The book delves into the stories and beliefs surrounding the stars and constellations, as well as the spiritual significance they hold for different tribes. Wissler draws from a wide range of sources, including interviews with Native American elders and scholars, as well as historical records and anthropological studies. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific tribes, such as the Navajo, Hopi, and Sioux, and their unique interpretations of the night sky. The vivid descriptions and illustrations in ""Star Legends Among The American Indians"" provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of indigenous peoples and their relationship with the cosmos. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American mythology, astronomy, or anthropology.A Series Of Star Myths Known To The Blackfoot Indians Of Montana.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163189108
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 48
Weight: 77g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 2mm