Author: Ruth Benedict
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Tales of the Cochiti Indians
Author: Ruth Benedict
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Tales of the Cochiti Indians
Author: Ruth Benedict
Publisher: Sagwan Press
ISBN: 9781377053271
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Sagwan Press
ISBN: 9781377053271
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Coyote Tales from the Indian Pueblos
Author: Evelyn Dahl Reed
Publisher: Sunstone Press
ISBN: 9780865340947
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
One of the most constant symbols of North American Indian mythology is coyote, a figure that has not only persisted but successfully crossed cultural barriers. Coyote survives both as an animal and a myth in literature and art. These stories illustrate the many roles and adventures of coyote. The Western Writers of America selected this book as a Spur Award winner for cover art. Readers will also want to read “Kachina Tales,” also published by Sunstone press.
Publisher: Sunstone Press
ISBN: 9780865340947
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
One of the most constant symbols of North American Indian mythology is coyote, a figure that has not only persisted but successfully crossed cultural barriers. Coyote survives both as an animal and a myth in literature and art. These stories illustrate the many roles and adventures of coyote. The Western Writers of America selected this book as a Spur Award winner for cover art. Readers will also want to read “Kachina Tales,” also published by Sunstone press.
Women Writing Culture
Author: Ruth Behar
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520202085
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Extrait de la couverture : ""Here, for the first time, is a book that brings women's writings out of exile to rethink anthropology's purpose at the end of the century. ... As a historical resource, the collection undertakes fresh readings of the work of well-known women anthropologists and also reclaims the writings of women of color for anthropology. As a critical account, it bravely interrogates the politics of authorship. As a creative endeavor, it embraces new Feminist voices of ethnography that challenge prevailing definitions of theory and experimental writing."
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520202085
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Extrait de la couverture : ""Here, for the first time, is a book that brings women's writings out of exile to rethink anthropology's purpose at the end of the century. ... As a historical resource, the collection undertakes fresh readings of the work of well-known women anthropologists and also reclaims the writings of women of color for anthropology. As a critical account, it bravely interrogates the politics of authorship. As a creative endeavor, it embraces new Feminist voices of ethnography that challenge prevailing definitions of theory and experimental writing."
Dee Brown's Folktales of the Native American
Author: Dee Brown
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805026078
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Collection of Native American folklore gathered from numerous tribes.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805026078
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Collection of Native American folklore gathered from numerous tribes.
World Folklore for Storytellers: Tales of Wonder, Wisdom, Fools, and Heroes
Author: Howard J Sherman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317451643
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Here is a treasury of favorite and little known tales from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Oceania, gracefully retold and accompanied by fascinating, detailed information of their historic and cultural backgrounds. The introduction provides an informative overview of folklore, its purpose in world cultures and in contemporary society and popular culture. Following this, the main sections of the book are arranged by tale type, covering wonder tales, hero tales, tales of kindness repaid and hope and redemption, and finally tales of fools and wise people. Each section begins by comparing the tales cross-culturally, explaining similarities and differences in the folkloric narratives. Tales from diverse cultures are then presented, introduced, and retold in a highly readable fashion.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317451643
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Here is a treasury of favorite and little known tales from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Oceania, gracefully retold and accompanied by fascinating, detailed information of their historic and cultural backgrounds. The introduction provides an informative overview of folklore, its purpose in world cultures and in contemporary society and popular culture. Following this, the main sections of the book are arranged by tale type, covering wonder tales, hero tales, tales of kindness repaid and hope and redemption, and finally tales of fools and wise people. Each section begins by comparing the tales cross-culturally, explaining similarities and differences in the folkloric narratives. Tales from diverse cultures are then presented, introduced, and retold in a highly readable fashion.
Tepee Tales of the American Indian
Author:
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
A retelling of traditional tales from a variety of North American Indian tribes.
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
A retelling of traditional tales from a variety of North American Indian tribes.
Yaqui Myths and Legends
Author:
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816504671
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816504671
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.
O'odham Creation and Related Events
Author: Donald M. Bahr
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816534152
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Brings together dozens of stories collected in 1927 by anthropologist Ruth Benedict during her only visit to the Pimas, plus songs and orations that accompanied a telling. It also includes a previously unpublished text by Benedict, "Figures of Speech among the Pima."
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816534152
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Brings together dozens of stories collected in 1927 by anthropologist Ruth Benedict during her only visit to the Pimas, plus songs and orations that accompanied a telling. It also includes a previously unpublished text by Benedict, "Figures of Speech among the Pima."
Monograph series
Author: Statens etnografiska museum (Sweden)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description