Handbook of Native American Mythology by Dawn E Bastian

Handbook of Native American Mythology by Dawn E Bastian

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 mythological cultures of various 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. With more than 40 photographs, illustrations, and maps, here is the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the mythological heritage of Native North Americans available in one volume.

Dawn Bastian is Coordinator for Bibliographic Control and Electronic Resource Services at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Judy K. Mitchell is Reference and Instruction Librarian at Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780195342321
ISBN 10	0195342321
Title	Handbook of Native American Mythology
Author	Dawn E Bastian
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press Inc
Year published	2008-06-05
Number of pages	320
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.