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LoC No.: 15018166

Title: Legends of the Pike's Peak Region; The Sacred Myths of the Manitou

Credits: Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Charlie Howard, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Legends of the Pike's Peak Region; The Sacred Myths of the Manitou" by Ernest Whitney et al. is a collection of folklore and myths centered around the Manitou region of Colorado, published in the late 19th century. This book captures the sacred narratives and cultural history of Native American tribes, particularly focusing on the legends associated with Pike’s Peak and its surroundings. Through these tales, the author introduces readers to the spiritual significance of the landscape, intertwining natural phenomena with the rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs. The book delves into the sacred myths of the Manitou and offers various fables that illustrate how the early inhabitants revered Pike’s Peak as the dwelling place of powerful spirits and gods. It recounts the creation stories of the region, including how the landscape emerged from the remnants of divine actions and the struggles of inhabitants to coexist with the supernatural elements surrounding them. The legends are rich with symbolism and offer insight into the spiritual and cultural identity of the tribes, highlighting themes of nature, power, and the divine relationship between humanity and their environment. Through beautifully articulated narratives, "Legends of the Pike's Peak Region" provides readers with a glimpse into the ancient belief systems that once thrived in this breathtaking landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Whitney, Ernest, 1858-1893

Author: Alexander, William S.

Illustrator: Parrish, Thomas C. (Thomas Clarkson), 1846-1899

EBook No.: 45210

Published: Mar 25, 2014

Downloads: 247

Language: English

Subject: Legends -- Colorado -- Pikes Peak Region

LoCC: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 15018166

Title: Legends of the Pike's Peak Region; The Sacred Myths of the Manitou

Credits: Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Charlie Howard, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Legends of the Pike's Peak Region; The Sacred Myths of the Manitou" by Ernest Whitney et al. is a collection of folklore and myths centered around the Manitou region of Colorado, published in the late 19th century. This book captures the sacred narratives and cultural history of Native American tribes, particularly focusing on the legends associated with Pike’s Peak and its surroundings. Through these tales, the author introduces readers to the spiritual significance of the landscape, intertwining natural phenomena with the rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs. The book delves into the sacred myths of the Manitou and offers various fables that illustrate how the early inhabitants revered Pike’s Peak as the dwelling place of powerful spirits and gods. It recounts the creation stories of the region, including how the landscape emerged from the remnants of divine actions and the struggles of inhabitants to coexist with the supernatural elements surrounding them. The legends are rich with symbolism and offer insight into the spiritual and cultural identity of the tribes, highlighting themes of nature, power, and the divine relationship between humanity and their environment. Through beautifully articulated narratives, "Legends of the Pike's Peak Region" provides readers with a glimpse into the ancient belief systems that once thrived in this breathtaking landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Whitney, Ernest, 1858-1893

Author: Alexander, William S.

Illustrator: Parrish, Thomas C. (Thomas Clarkson), 1846-1899

EBook No.: 45210

Published: Mar 25, 2014

Downloads: 247

Language: English

Subject: Legends -- Colorado -- Pikes Peak Region

LoCC: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.