Native American Storytelling

The myths and legends in this book have been selected both for their excellence as stories and because they illustrate the distinctive nature of Native American storytelling.

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• A collection of Native American myths and legends.
  
• Selected for their excellence as stories, and because they illustrate the distinctive nature of Native American storytelling.
  
• Drawn from the oral traditions of all major areas of aboriginal North America.
  
• Reveals the highly practical functions of myths and legends in Native American societies.
  
• Illustrates American Indians’ profound engagement with their natural environment.
  
• Edited by an outstanding interpreter of Native American oral stories.