This edition had all images removed.
Title: Myths of the Modocs
Original Publication: London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, Limited, 1912.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Myths of the Modocs" by Jeremiah Curtin is a collection of indigenous myths and folklore written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Modoc culture, exploring their creation stories, beliefs, and connection to the land, particularly the sacred region of Klamath Lake and Lost River. Throughout the text, core figures from Modoc mythology are likely highlighted, examining their roles in shaping the world and the Modoc people's understanding of existence. At the start of the book, the introduction offers a historical context of the Modoc people, detailing their experiences before and during the Modoc War and the impacts of colonization by white settlers. It sets the stage for an exploration of the Modocs' mythology, emphasizing the significance of sacred places and the relationship between the people and their environment. The opening also introduces essential characters like Kumush, the creator figure, and Látkakáwas, as well as hints at various myths that will be unfolded, establishing a foundation for understanding the spiritual and cultural nuances embedded in the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Curtin, Jeremiah, 1835-1906
Author of introduction, etc.: Curtin, M. A.
EBook No.: 73418
Published: Apr 17, 2024
Downloads: 174
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Folklore
Subject: Modoc Indians -- Folklore
Subject: Modoc mythology
Subject: Modoc Indians -- Religion
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Myths of the Modocs
Original Publication: London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, Limited, 1912.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Myths of the Modocs" by Jeremiah Curtin is a collection of indigenous myths and folklore written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Modoc culture, exploring their creation stories, beliefs, and connection to the land, particularly the sacred region of Klamath Lake and Lost River. Throughout the text, core figures from Modoc mythology are likely highlighted, examining their roles in shaping the world and the Modoc people's understanding of existence. At the start of the book, the introduction offers a historical context of the Modoc people, detailing their experiences before and during the Modoc War and the impacts of colonization by white settlers. It sets the stage for an exploration of the Modocs' mythology, emphasizing the significance of sacred places and the relationship between the people and their environment. The opening also introduces essential characters like Kumush, the creator figure, and Látkakáwas, as well as hints at various myths that will be unfolded, establishing a foundation for understanding the spiritual and cultural nuances embedded in the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Curtin, Jeremiah, 1835-1906
Author of introduction, etc.: Curtin, M. A.
EBook No.: 73418
Published: Apr 17, 2024
Downloads: 174
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Folklore
Subject: Modoc Indians -- Folklore
Subject: Modoc mythology
Subject: Modoc Indians -- Religion
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.