Excerpt from Indian Old-Man Stories: More Sparks From War Eagle's Lodge-Fire
It is a mistake to declare that the sun is the god of the Indian, or that Old-man and the sun are one and the same character. Nothing can be farther from the truth. The god is Manitou, and He is All Everything Nature; while the sun is reverenced by all tribes that I know only as the greatest manifestation of the deity, whose; name is seldom mentioned.
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These stories - collected from Blackfeet, Chippewa, and Cree elders and first published in 1920 - are full of wonder at the way things are. Why children lose their teeth, why eyesight fails with age, why dogs howl at night, why some animals wear camouflage - these and other mysteries, large and small, are made vividly sensible.
Frank Bird Linderman was, at one time or another, a trapper, an assayer, a businessman, a newspaper editor, a legislator, and an insurance agent, as well as the author of seven books about Indians, a juvenile having to do with a chipmunk, a volume of verse, and articles in magazines.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a distinctive collection of Native American stories that delve into the rich mythological world of the Plains Indians, particularly the Cree and Chippewa tribes. Authoritative and captivating, the book introduces readers to the enigmatic figure of Old-Man, an under-god responsible for the world's creation and also its imperfections. The book explores the diverse beliefs and customs of these tribes, delving into their reverence for nature, their deep respect for all created things, and their belief in a future life. Through the lens of gripping tales, the author reveals the profound spirituality and distinct worldview of these cultures, emphasizing the importance of laughter, bravery, and compassion. The book's narratives capture the beauty and wisdom inherent in Native American traditions and illuminate their timeless significance. They provide readers with a deeper understanding of the indigenous peoples of the Plains and the richness of their oral storytelling heritage. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331554905_0
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