Project Gutenberg 2024-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 242 Swanton, John Reed 1873 1958 Swanton, John R. 05041613 Haida texts and myths : $b Skidegate dialect $aWashington :$bBureau of American Ethnology, $c1905. Bulletin (Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology) ; 29. Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Haida Texts and Myths: Skidegate Dialect" by John Reed Swanton is a collection of indigenous folklore and narratives recorded in the early 20th century. This publication presents a rich repository of Haida stories, myths, and linguistic insights pertaining to the Skidegate dialect, documenting cultural tales from the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. The opening of the work sets the stage for an exploration of the Haida culture by introducing the characters and themes contained within the myths. It begins with a tale called "Moldy-forehead," centering on a child who, amidst a famine, encounters trials involving magical salmon and transformative experiences that involve healing and the supernatural. As the story unfolds, the protagonist learns valuable lessons about survival and the community, showcasing elements of humor, hardship, and moral teachings prevalent in oral traditions. The narrative hints at a connection with nature and the spiritual world, considering the Haida's deep relationship with their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20160117000427swanton 1905 US Reading ease score: 94.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en hai Haida language -- Texts Haida Indians -- Folklore Indians of North America -- British Columbia -- Folklore Folklore -- British Columbia E011 Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 2041755 2025-06-29T09:31:21.205924 text/html 1961485 2024-08-01T17:04:17 text/html 968873 2025-06-29T09:31:55.606755 application/epub+zip 1005523 2025-06-29T09:31:28.777945 application/epub+zip 622663 2025-06-29T09:31:24.598921 application/epub+zip 1958072 2025-06-29T09:32:11.855673 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1767733 2025-06-29T09:31:52.327810 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1255874 2025-06-29T09:31:14.564446 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1236009 2024-08-01T17:04:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16727 2025-06-29T09:32:12.063703 application/rdf+xml 16224 2025-06-29T09:31:25.044920 image/jpeg 2478 2025-06-29T09:31:24.822901 image/jpeg 888508 2025-06-29T09:31:21.333947 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