Native American Stories (Myths and Legends), from Keepers of the Earth

by Joseph & Caduto Bruchac, Michael J.

Paperback, 1991

Status

Available

Call number

398.2 Bru

Call number

398.2 Bru

Local notes

398.2 Bru

Barcode

3712

Collection

Publication

Fulcrum Publishing (1991), Paperback, 160 pages

Description

A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.

Awards

Physical description

160 p.; 10.39 inches

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Native American Stories is a collection of myths drawn from the native cultures of North America—from the Inuit in the north to the Zuni, Hopi and Cherokee in the south. A common thread throughout these stories is the native view of the world as family—Earth as our Mother, Sun as our Father and
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the animals as our brother and sisters. The stories foster an ethic of stewardship by clearly showing that we are entrusted with a very special misson—to maintain the natural balance, to take care of our Mother, to be Keepers of the Earth. Each story is beautifully illustrated by Mohawk artist John Kaionhes Fadden.
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Pages

160

Rating

(3 ratings; 3.3)
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