Dictionary of Native American Mythology

by Sam D. Gill and Irene F. Sullivan

Book Overview

Passed down from generation to generation, the myths and rituals of Native Americans form a rich religious and cultural base from which all members of each society can create and maintain a sense of community, physical and emotional health, identity, family, and self. Such traditions, handed down through stories and rites, stand as the lifeblood of every Native American culture. This thoroughly illustrated and carefully researched guide explores the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195086023
• ISBN13: 9780195086027
• Release Date: July 1994
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.0" x 10.0"