Rich anthology of the myths and legends of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Pawnees, and Sioux, prefaced by an extensive historical and ethnological commentary. Simply written tales of warrior rivalries, steadfast love, and victory over powerful forces are suitable reading for youngsters and entertaining enough for adults. 36 illustrations.
Navaho Indian Myths by Aileen O’Bryan Rich compilation of Navaho origin and creation myths, recorded directly from a tribal elder: "The Creation of the Sun and Moon," "The Maiden who Became a Bear," and many more.
Myths and Tales of the Jicarilla Apache Indians by Edward Morris Opler Classic study of myths relating to creation, agriculture and rain, hunting rituals, coyote cycle, monstrous enemy stories, many more.
Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney 126 myths: sacred stories, animal myths, local legends, many more. Plus background on Cherokee history, notes on the myths and parallels. Features 20 maps and illustrations.
Taos Tales by Elsie Clews Parsons Nearly 100 tales offer an unparalleled glimpse into beliefs, culture of Pueblo Indians: "The Kachina Suitors and Coyote," "The Envious Hunter," "The Jealous Girls," "Echo Boy," many more.
Myths of Pre-Columbian America by Donald A. Mackenzie Expert discussions of Quetzalcoatl, Tlaloc and the dragon, love and mother deities, milk goddess, much more. Also, symbolism, burial customs, other topics. Over 70 illustrations. Map.
Seneca Indian Myths by Jeremiah Curtin Picturesque myths, recorded in 1883 by celebrated Smithsonian Institution ethnologist exactly as spoken. Many focus on seasons or weather, others concern creation myths, animals, and much more.
Native American Myths by Lewis Spence Drawn from the legends of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Sioux, Pawnee, and Northern and Northwestern Indians, these enchanting tales offer rich insights into tribal character and beliefs.
Native American Mythology by Hartley Burr Alexander This fascinating and informative compendium, assembled by a celebrated anthropologist, offers a remarkably wide range of nomadic sagas, animist myths, cosmogonies and creation myths, end-time prophecies, and other traditional tales.
The Holy Earth: Toward a New Environmental Ethic by Liberty Hyde Bailey, Norman Wirzba Written by the Father of American Horticulture, this 1915 work offers timeless reflections on the earth's intrinsic divinity. Its application of scientific principles to horticulture exercised enormous influence on environmental protection programs.
The Book of Green Quotations by James Daley Timely and thought-provoking, this volume comprises many hundreds of quotations by presidents, scientists, activists, and other public figures on conservation, ecology, environmentalism, wilderness, global warming, pollution, nature, and other subjects.
Native American Creation Myths by Jeremiah Curtin Traditional American Indian life revolved around communication with divinity, and these authentic stories about the origin of the earth and its creatures embody every facet of their culture — customs, institutions, and art.
