Nearly 100 authentic tales offer an unparalleled glimpse into beliefs and culture of the Pueblo Indians: "The Kachina Suitors and Coyote," "Magpie and the Corn Mothers," "Turquoise Boy Races the Deer Boys," "The Envious Hunter," "The Jealous Girls," "Echo Boy," "Escape Up the Tree," and many more.
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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.
