Native American Legends: A Quick Read (World History : A Quick Read Series) - Softcover

Links, Academic; Bonham, Brooke; Bonham, Allison

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798300433932

Publisher: Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

Native American Legends: A Quick Read offers a fascinating introduction to the rich tapestry of Native American stories and myths. Perfect for readers of all ages, this book presents easy-to-read retellings of legends from diverse tribes across North America. From creation myths like The Sky Woman and The Cherokee Creation Story to tales of heroic figures such as Hiawatha and the Peacemaker and The Hero Twins, each story reveals cultural insights and deep connections to nature. Encounter powerful spirits like The Thunderbird and trickster figures like Coyote and Nanabozho, while exploring the origins of fire, corn, and even the stars in stories such as The Corn Mother and The Seven Sisters. Whether learning about the spiritual significance of The Sacred Pipe or the eerie warning of The Wendigo, this collection introduces readers to the timeless wisdom and creativity of Native American oral traditions.

* Note these are the SAME stories used in out Curriculum Workbook

Myths & Legends Included:
Overview
Legend of the Dreamcatcher
Story of the Thunderbird
White Buffalo Woman
Coyote and the Columbia River
Raven and the Creation of the World
Sedna
The Great Flood
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
The Wendigo
The Corn Mother
Nanabozho
The First Fire
The Manitou
The Little People
The Four Winds
Cherokee Creation
The Painted Desert
The Hopi Snake Dance
The Seven Sisters
The Buffalo Dance
The Star Maiden
The Hero Twins
The Great Hare
The Boy Who Turned into a Pine Tree
Thunder and Lightning
The Woman Who Fell From the Sky
The Ghost Dance
The Sacred Pipe
The Ice Man
The Red-Haired Giants
The Piasa Bird
The Sky Woman
The Sleeping Giant
The Great Turtle
The Maidens of the Corn
The White Shell Woman
The Sacred Arrows
The Water Panther
The Long House and the Sacred Fire
The Thunder Beings
The Skin-Walker
The Stone Giants

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798300433932
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 90