Project Gutenberg 2001-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 331 Judson, Katharine Berry 1866 1929 Judson, Katharine B. (Katharine Berry) Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest Produced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger "Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of indigenous tales compiled and edited in the late 19th century. This work offers a glimpse into the rich oral traditions of Native American tribes, focusing particularly on the myths and legends of those residing in California and the surrounding Southwest. The book delves into themes of creation, nature, and the intertwining of human experiences with the supernatural. The opening of the volume presents a series of creation myths from various tribes, such as the Zuni, which describe the origins of the world and humanity. Stories like the Zuni myth of the Corn Maidens and the explanation of the darkness before creation exemplify the beautiful imagery and deep spiritual beliefs among indigenous cultures. Additionally, early myths depict the roles of various animal characters, such as Coyote and Eagle, adding a whimsical yet profound quality to the narratives. Overall, the beginning portion sets the tone for a collection that celebrates and preserves the storytelling traditions of the Native peoples of this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Indians of North America -- California -- Folklore Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Folklore E011 Text Folklore Native America Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 243810 2025-07-01T13:09:48.798799 text/html 241766 2013-02-05T13:39:42 text/html; charset=us-ascii 75363 2013-02-05T13:39:42 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 175990 2025-07-01T13:09:55.967781 application/epub+zip 177674 2025-07-01T13:09:52.268817 application/epub+zip 138683 2025-07-01T13:09:50.985935 application/epub+zip 430741 2025-07-01T13:09:58.861831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391683 2025-07-01T13:09:55.146778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347705 2022-09-02T04:25:50.541384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199467 2025-07-01T13:09:48.273845 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 199347 2008-12-25T05:44:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71386 2008-12-25T05:45:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18826 2025-07-01T13:09:58.980786 application/rdf+xml 22790 2025-07-01T13:09:51.490788 image/jpeg 4994 2025-07-01T13:09:51.235809 image/jpeg 171222 2025-07-01T13:09:48.816844 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