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Mythology of North America
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The Mythology of North America extends well beyond myths, and legends. Real facts about expeditions to Antarctica, tribes, animals that are extinct, and some hunted almost to the brink of extinction. It has a lot of great maps, and illustrations. Great addition for any true history fan not just mythology. 🙂
In this wide-ranging volume, John Bierhorst carefully delineates eleven mythological regions–from the Arctic to the Southwest and from California to the East Coast–presenting the gods, heroes, and primary myths of each area. In this indispensable guide Bierhorst describes the impact of ancient myths in the arena of Indigenous affairs and shows how Native Americans have successfully used mythology as oral evidence to reclaim land rights and to repatriate grave goods. Citing specific cases, he shows how legislation and changing attitudes “have provided a basis for bringing myth to the negotiating table and into the courtroom.”
Detailed maps show tribal locations and the distribution of key stories. Indian artworks illustrate the texts and samples of differing narrative styles add enrichment, as some of the world’s purest and most powerful myths are made more accessible–and more meaningful–than ever before.
Vintage 1985 ~ Hardcover
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| Weight | 1300 g |
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| Dimensions | 24 × 26 × 5 cm |
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The Mythology of North America extends well beyond myths, and legends. Real facts about expeditions to Antarctica, tribes, animals that are extinct, and some hunted almost to the brink of extinction. It has a lot of great maps, and illustrations. Great addition for any true history fan not just mythology. 🙂
In this wide-ranging volume, John Bierhorst carefully delineates eleven mythological regions–from the Arctic to the Southwest and from California to the East Coast–presenting the gods, heroes, and primary myths of each area. In this indispensable guide Bierhorst describes the impact of ancient myths in the arena of Indigenous affairs and shows how Native Americans have successfully used mythology as oral evidence to reclaim land rights and to repatriate grave goods. Citing specific cases, he shows how legislation and changing attitudes “have provided a basis for bringing myth to the negotiating table and into the courtroom.”
Detailed maps show tribal locations and the distribution of key stories. Indian artworks illustrate the texts and samples of differing narrative styles add enrichment, as some of the world’s purest and most powerful myths are made more accessible–and more meaningful–than ever before.
Vintage 1985 ~ Hardcover
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