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Title: Folk-Lore and Legends: North American Indian
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Produced by Julie Barkley, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Folk-Lore and Legends: North American Indian" by Anonymous is a collection of folklore tales written in the late 19th century. This compilation seeks to illuminate the primitive character and beliefs of North American Indigenous peoples through their rich tapestry of myths and legends. The stories portray themes of nature, morality, and the complexities of human emotions, often featuring significant cultural figures like Manabozho, a prominent character in several tales. The opening of the collection introduces readers to various Indigenous narratives, emphasizing their values and cultural significance. It begins with the tale of Moowis, a young man whose unrequited love leads him down a path of magic and mischief, where he creates a figure from rags to teach a lesson to the woman who spurned him. It evokes a sense of the enchanting yet harsh realities of life, and weaves in themes of love, pride, and transformation. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident that these stories serve not only as entertainment but also as valuable insights into the spiritual and moral fabric of Native American societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 22072
Published: Jul 14, 2007
Downloads: 166
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Folklore
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Folk-Lore and Legends: North American Indian
Credits:
Produced by Julie Barkley, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Folk-Lore and Legends: North American Indian" by Anonymous is a collection of folklore tales written in the late 19th century. This compilation seeks to illuminate the primitive character and beliefs of North American Indigenous peoples through their rich tapestry of myths and legends. The stories portray themes of nature, morality, and the complexities of human emotions, often featuring significant cultural figures like Manabozho, a prominent character in several tales. The opening of the collection introduces readers to various Indigenous narratives, emphasizing their values and cultural significance. It begins with the tale of Moowis, a young man whose unrequited love leads him down a path of magic and mischief, where he creates a figure from rags to teach a lesson to the woman who spurned him. It evokes a sense of the enchanting yet harsh realities of life, and weaves in themes of love, pride, and transformation. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident that these stories serve not only as entertainment but also as valuable insights into the spiritual and moral fabric of Native American societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 22072
Published: Jul 14, 2007
Downloads: 166
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Folklore
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.