American Indian Myths and Legends - Softcover

Erdoes, Richard; Ortiz, Alfonso

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0394740181 ISBN 13: 9780394740188

Publisher: Pantheon, 1985

Synopsis

More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups gives us a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.
 
With black-and-white illustrations throughout
Selected and edited by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups to offer a rich and lively panarama of the Native American mythic heritage. 100 drawings.

About the Author:

RICHARD ERDOES (1912–2008) was an artist, photographer, Native American rights activist, and author or editor of more than twenty books, including Lakota Woman and Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions.

ALFONSO ORTIZ (1939–1997) was a Native American scholar, anthropologist, activist and author. His works include The Tewa World: Space, Time, Being and Becoming in a Pueblo Society and The Pueblo. 

About this edition

• Publisher: Pantheon
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0394740181
• ISBN 13: 9780394740188
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 544