| Author |
Cowles, Julia Darrow, 1862-1919 |
| Illustrator |
Dulin, Dorothy, 1881-1953 |
| LoC No. |
18021665
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| Title |
Indian Nature Myths
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| Original Publication |
United States: A. Flanagan Company, 1918.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
How the seasons came to be (Ojibwa) -- Birth of the arbutus (Ojibwa) -- The maiden with golden hair (Chippewa) -- Origin of the violet (Iroquois) -- The beginning of birds (Blackfeet) -- Why the wind wails (Algonquin -- Story of the humming bird (Shoshonee) -- The gift of Indian corn (Chippewa) -- The stars that dance (Iroquois) -- The Pukwudjee and the Morning Star (Ojibwa) -- The White Hawk (Shawnee) -- How mosquitoes came to be (Iroquois) -- How birds and fairies came to be (Algonquin) -- Why the aspen leaves are never still (Blackfeet) -- Why the baby says "goo" (Algonquin) -- Why the squirrel coughs (Algonquin) -- Why the frogs croak (Algonquin) -- The rock of the measuring worm; El Capitán, in the Yosemite (California tribes) -- How the flying squirrel got his wings (Iroquois) -- Why Brother Bear wears a stumpy tail (Ojibwa) -- The thunder people (Passamaquoddy) -- Keepers of the winds (Algonquin).
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| Credits |
Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Indian Nature Myths" by Julia Darrow Cowles is a collection of cultural tales written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the mythology and folklore of North American Indian tribes, illustrating how early Indigenous people interpreted natural phenomena through imaginative storytelling. Each story is likely rich with poetic language and humor, designed not only to entertain but also to educate readers about the belief systems and inner lives of these communities. At the start of the text, the author introduces the theme by explaining the purpose of these myths: to show how Indigenous peoples attributed meaning to aspects of nature, such as seasons and plant life. The first tale recounts how a young boy named Omeme, longing for warmth and the chance to hunt, learns from a squirrel about the blessings of Sky Land. His father, Ojeeg, undertakes a journey to bring back seasons to their cold, unchanging world, showcasing the deep connection between human experience and the natural environment that persists throughout these myths. The opening sets the tone for enlightening tales that honor the traditions of various tribes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Folklore -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Indian mythology -- North America -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70318 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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