Handbook of Native American Mythology (World Mythology)
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: November 22, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 297
ISBN-13: 9781851095339
Subjects: Alternative belief systems; Indigenous peoples; Myths & mythology; North America; General; Social Science; Popular Culture - General; Sociology; Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies; Folklore & Mythology - Mythology; Social Science / Popular Culture; Amâerique du Nord; Guides, manuels, etc; Handbooks, manuals, etc; Indian mythology; Mythologie indienne d'Amâerique
Description: This revealing work introduces readers to the mythologies of Native Americans from the United States to the Arctic Circle--a rich, complex, and diverse body of lore, which remains less widely known than mythologies of other peoples and places. In thematic chapters and encyclopedia-style entries, Handbook of Native American Mythology examines the characters and deities, rituals, sacred locations and objects, concepts, and stories that define and distinguish mythological cultures across the indigenous peoples. By tracing the traditions as far back as possible and following their evolution from generation to generation, Handbook of Native American Mythology offers a unique perspective on Native American history, culture, and values. It also shows how central these traditions are to contemporary Native American life, including the continuing struggle for land rights, economic parity, and repatriation of cultural property.