Native American Myths and Beliefs

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Rosen Publishing Group

Just the Series: World Mythologies

Annotation: Examines the myths and beliefs of Native Americans including earthdivers and creators, the spiritual cosmos, the keepers of order, and the ceremonies.

Genre: [Myths]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #5122011

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Edition Date: 2012 Release Date: 01/01/12

Pages: 144 pages

ISBN: 1-448-85992-1

ISBN 13: 978-1-448-85992-4

Dewey: 299

LCCN: 2011036349

Dimensions: 27 cm.

Subject Heading:
Indian mythology. Juvenile literature.
Indian cosmology. Juvenile literature.
Indians. Rites and ceremonies. Juvenile literature.
Indian mythology.
Indian cosmology.
Indians. Rites and ceremonies.

Language: English

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 9.0

Interest Level: 9-12

Your readers will explore the rich worldview of the Native Americans through myths and legends. Tales originating from various tribes functioned in a number of important ways. They explained the story of creation, described the relationship of humans to the rest of the universe, and preserved the sacred history of the tribe. Myths and storytelling helped Native Americans pass on knowledge related to hunting, fishing, farming, healing the sick, and dealing with conflict or disaster. This book places their mythology in historical context. Readers will connect earth myths with the Native Americans' real-life, tragic struggle to preserve their lands. Filled with colorful photographs and works of art, Native Americans' beliefs are beautifully illustrated, including their reverence for animals and the earth.

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