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Pawnee Hero Stories And Folk-Tales

- With Notes On The Origin, Customs And Character Of The Pawnee People

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Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Pawnee people, a Native American tribe that once lived on the Great Plains of North America. Compiled by George Bird Grinnell, a noted ethnographer and historian, the book features a variety of tales that offer insights into Pawnee culture, spirituality, and worldview.The stories in this book are told in a conversational style and are rich in detail and imagery. They cover a wide range of subjects, including creation myths, hero tales, animal fables, and legends of supernatural beings. Many of the stories feature Pawnee heroes who demonstrate bravery, cunning, and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.In addition to the stories themselves, the book also includes extensive notes on the origin, customs, and character of the Pawnee people. Grinnell provides detailed information on their social structure, religious beliefs, and daily life, as well as their interactions with other Native American tribes and European settlers.Overall, Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales is a fascinating and informative glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Pawnee people. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history, folklore, and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163115435
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 420
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 558 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 13. december 2024

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Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Pawnee people, a Native American tribe that once lived on the Great Plains of North America. Compiled by George Bird Grinnell, a noted ethnographer and historian, the book features a variety of tales that offer insights into Pawnee culture, spirituality, and worldview.The stories in this book are told in a conversational style and are rich in detail and imagery. They cover a wide range of subjects, including creation myths, hero tales, animal fables, and legends of supernatural beings. Many of the stories feature Pawnee heroes who demonstrate bravery, cunning, and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.In addition to the stories themselves, the book also includes extensive notes on the origin, customs, and character of the Pawnee people. Grinnell provides detailed information on their social structure, religious beliefs, and daily life, as well as their interactions with other Native American tribes and European settlers.Overall, Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales is a fascinating and informative glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Pawnee people. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history, folklore, and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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