Project Gutenberg 2014-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 1034 Judson, Katharine Berry 1866 1929 Judson, Katharine B. (Katharine Berry) 11026454 Myths and Legends of Alaska Produced by Rachael Schultz, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Myths and Legends of Alaska" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of traditional tales and stories from Alaskan Native cultures, compiled and edited for a general audience in the early 20th century. The work seeks to preserve the authenticity of various myths, especially those centered around the character of Raven, who plays a significant role in the creation of the world and its inhabitants. Through this compilation, readers will encounter the intricate relationships between humans and nature as depicted in these indigenous narratives. At the start, the author presents a rich tapestry woven from the fabric of Alaskan mythology, highlighting how beings like Raven are credited with shaping the world and its phenomena. The opening chapters introduce readers to the creation myths, detailing how the first man emerged from a beach pea pod and was guided by Raven to create animals, plants, and even other humans. This narrative sets the stage for exploring various legends about the natural world, emphasizing the cultural significance of these stories in understanding Alaskan identity and heritage. Judson's intent is to offer a faithful reflection of the native voices, shedding light on their beliefs and values through storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 93.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Alaska Native mythology Indians of North America -- Alaska -- Folklore Legends -- Alaska E011 Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 226415 2025-08-19T05:15:21.747162 text/html 204809 2024-10-24T11:41:36 text/html 3349988 2025-08-19T05:15:29.351097 application/epub+zip 3348034 2025-08-19T05:15:23.134156 application/epub+zip 198520 2025-08-19T05:15:22.441144 application/epub+zip 3403243 2025-08-19T05:15:33.445115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3337673 2025-08-19T05:15:28.612114 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196406 2022-09-21T12:07:16.597015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161002 2025-08-19T05:15:21.003168 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 141101 2024-10-24T11:41:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16438 2025-08-19T05:15:33.597089 application/rdf+xml 16958 2025-08-19T05:15:22.541132 image/jpeg 3079 2025-08-19T05:15:22.491132 image/jpeg 3280745 2025-08-19T05:15:21.911173 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