Review: Fantasy and Native Lore  - Hibbs,a Bear of Magic
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 11, 2013
For Hibbs, The Bear with Two Shadows, nothing is as it seems.In this tale based on Native lore, we meet a young bear who must learn patience, humility, and tolerance. He must recognize who he can trust. We watch as Hibbs stumbles at times, but recovers. Although he learns slowly, he doesn't forget. The Turquoise Woman, aka 'Grandmother', Surt, and Little Brother, protect and aid the innocent but innately powerful bear. His enemies gather on another front, taunting and testing him along the way.This story is fascinating in its composition of mythology, native lore, and social issues. A bear can learn a lot when he learns from his enemies as well as from his friends. We can also glean much wisdom from the sayings of the Turquoise Woman, called Grandmother by Hibbs. Native American lore is history. Let's keep the stories alive.