Tales concerning such topics as animals, spells, magical powers, and human transformations are presented and analyzed from psychological and sociological perspectives
"Victor Barnouw is already well known for his various contributions to the study of Chippewa life and culture and in this volume he uses his specialist knowledge to elucidate a number of myths and tales -- tales about animals and 'windigos, ' stories about the two sisters Matchikwewis and Oshkikwe, and the long (and involved) Wenebojo Origin Myth. Helpful explanatory notes are attached to each story and Barnouw succeeds in judiciously blending his scholarship with a certain lucidity of style: the texts are eminently readable, and the work contains a sensible reference system, and a useful Introduction."--"Lore and Literature"
“ This is a work that can be used in the classroom. At the same time, Barnouw’ s lucid style makes it good reading.” — Vivian J. Rohrl, "The Journal of Psychological Anthropology"
“ The 60 examples published by Victor Barnouw were collected entirely in Wisconsin and thus add an important comparative dimension to our knowledge of Chippewa folklore. . . . This is not a book of ‘ Indian legends’ appropriate for grade school or summer camp use as the title might suggest, but an excellent and highly readable study for serious students of folklore and American Indian culture.” — "Wisconsin Academy Review"
“ Victor Barnouw is already well known for his various contributions to the study of Chippewa life and culture and in this volume he uses his specialist knowledge to elucidate a number of myths and tales — tales about animals and ‘ windigos, ’ stories about the two sisters Matchikwewis and Oshkikwe, and the long (and involved) Wenebojo Origin Myth. Helpful explanatory notes are attached to each story and Barnouw succeeds in judiciously blending his scholarship with a certain lucidity of style: the texts are eminently readable, and the work contains a sensible reference system, and a useful Introduction.” — "Lore and Literature"
" This is a work that can be used in the classroom. At the same time, Barnouw' s lucid style makes it good reading." -- Vivian J. Rohrl, "The Journal of Psychological Anthropology"
" The 60 examples published by Victor Barnouw were collected entirely in Wisconsin and thus add an important comparative dimension to our knowledge of Chippewa folklore. . . . This is not a book of ' Indian legends' appropriate for grade school or summer camp use as the title might suggest, but an excellent and highly readable study for serious students of folklore and American Indian culture." -- "Wisconsin Academy Review"
" Victor Barnouw is already well known for his various contributions to the study of Chippewa life and culture and in this volume he uses his specialist knowledge to elucidate a number of myths and tales -- tales about animals and ' windigos, ' stories about the two sisters Matchikwewis and Oshkikwe, and the long (and involved) Wenebojo Origin Myth. Helpful explanatory notes are attached to each story and Barnouw succeeds in judiciously blending his scholarship with a certain lucidity of style: the texts are eminently readable, and the work contains a sensible reference system, and a useful Introduction." -- "Lore and Literature"
"This is a work that can be used in the classroom. At the same time, Barnouw's lucid style makes it good reading."--Vivian J. Rohrl, "The Journal of Psychological Anthropology"
"The 60 examples published by Victor Barnouw were collected entirely in Wisconsin and thus add an important comparative dimension to our knowledge of Chippewa folklore. . . . This is not a book of 'Indian legends' appropriate for grade school or summer camp use as the title might suggest, but an excellent and highly readable study for serious students of folklore and American Indian culture."--"Wisconsin Academy Review"
"The 60 examples published by Victor Barnouw were collected entirely in Wisconsin and thus add an important comparative dimension to our knowledge of Chippewa folklore. . . . This is not a book of 'Indian legends' appropriate for grade school or summer camp use as the title might suggest, but an excellent and highly readable study for serious students of folklore and American Indian culture."--"Wisconsin Academy Review"
