Project Gutenberg 2021-05-16 Public domain in the USA. 136 Higgins, Violet Moore The Lost Giant, and Other American Indian Tales Retold Story-Time Tales The lost giant -- The feathered bridegroom -- Mandowmin of the maize -- Awahnee and the giant. Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Lost Giant, and Other American Indian Tales Retold" by Violet Moore Higgins is a collection of American Indian folklore, crafted in the early 20th century. This enchanting collection explores themes of adventure, heroism, and the connection between humanity and nature through stories that reflect the rich oral traditions of various Native American tribes. The tales encapsulate the magic and spirit of the characters, ultimately conveying moral lessons that resonate with readers of all ages. The stories within the book follow various protagonists as they navigate challenges and encounters that define their journeys. In "The Lost Giant," we meet Wasewahto, a neglected boy who finds companionship in a giant, only to face heartbreaking choices. Likewise, "The Feathered Bridegroom" tells the tale of Deerfoot, who escapes from her deceptive husband—a Crow disguised as a nobleman—by using her wits to return to her family. "Mandowmin of the Maize" introduces Waso, a boy who, through a series of dreams and a personal struggle, brings corn to his people, ensuring their survival. Lastly, "Awahnee and the Giant" depicts A-wah-nee, a skilled hunter who cleverly overcomes the winter giant to restore warmth and life to the land. Collectively, these narratives not only entertain but also preserve essential cultural values and lessons of generosity, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Indians of North America -- Folklore -- Juvenile literature PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 76279 2025-06-26T04:53:20.511461 text/html 52462 2024-10-18T13:47:14 text/html 1442486 2025-06-26T04:53:23.317975 application/epub+zip 1441379 2025-06-26T04:53:21.186960 application/epub+zip 93980 2025-06-26T04:53:20.830431 application/epub+zip 1475399 2025-06-26T04:53:24.967927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1451021 2025-06-26T04:53:22.978940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113378 2022-09-29T12:06:30.338619 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60332 2025-06-26T04:53:20.284486 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40302 2024-10-18T13:47:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16441 2025-06-26T04:53:25.088920 application/rdf+xml 29342 2025-06-26T04:53:20.919482 image/jpeg 4415 2025-06-26T04:53:20.874451 image/jpeg 1782038 2025-06-26T04:53:20.560464 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 en.wikipedia