Project Gutenberg 2007-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 640 Judson, Katharine Berry 1866 1929 Judson, Katharine B. (Katharine Berry) 13024649 Myths and Legends of the Great Plains Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Myths and Legends of the Great Plains" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of indigenous stories and myths compiled in the early 20th century. This work showcases the rich tapestry of folklore and traditions from the Native American tribes of the Great Plains, bringing to light their creation stories, spiritual beliefs, and the moral lessons woven into their tales. The author draws inspiration from various tribal narratives to preserve and share these cultural treasures, highlighting the deep connection and respect that the Plains Indians have for nature and the spiritual world. The opening of this compilation sets the stage for the diverse cultural landscape of the Great Plains. It begins with a rich description of the environment in which the plains people lived, emphasizing their reverence for the natural world and the supernatural entities they believed governed their existence. The introduction offers a glimpse into the spiritual belief system that informs many of the subsequent tales, such as the roles played by the Thunder Gods and the symbolic significance of animals like the Eagle and the Buffalo. These initial passages aim to immerse the reader in the worldview of the Plains Indians, inviting them into stories filled with creation, life, and the continuous interplay between humanity and the forces of nature that shape their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 93.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Indians of North America -- Great Plains -- Folklore Indians of North America -- West (U.S.) -- Folklore E011 Text Folklore Native America Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 277800 2025-08-09T08:48:45.469572 text/html 284968 2021-01-02T19:51:51 text/html 3102649 2025-08-09T08:48:56.393483 application/epub+zip 3091962 2025-08-09T08:48:49.399515 application/epub+zip 158901 2025-08-09T08:48:47.736527 application/epub+zip 3302319 2025-08-09T08:49:01.587952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3238460 2025-08-09T08:48:54.397545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313167 2022-09-10T11:00:24.681985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221026 2025-08-09T08:48:44.382557 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 220766 2021-01-02T19:51:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 220757 2021-01-02T19:51:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20752 2025-08-09T08:49:01.754954 application/rdf+xml 15532 2025-08-09T08:48:48.251508 image/jpeg 3821 2025-08-09T08:48:47.993522 image/jpeg 76833 2021-01-02T19:51:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 2950071 2021-01-02T19:51:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 76808 2021-01-02T19:51:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 3058007 2025-08-09T08:48:45.639562 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog