Dictionary of Native American Mythology

Dictionary of Native American Mythology
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Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Total Pages : 466
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ISBN-10 : UOM:49015002845981
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Native American Mythology by : Sam D. Gill

Download or read book Dictionary of Native American Mythology written by Sam D. Gill and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 1992-06-30 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary containing more than 1,300 entries is a careful selection of the distinctive stories, characters, themes, symbols, and motifs that interweave the traditions of over 100 different Native American cultures. The alphabetically arranged entries are rigorously cross-referenced, allowing the reader to pursue in depth a particular path of inquiry. Each entry cites tribal origin and the corresponding geographic region. These regions in turn are keyed to ten tribal territory maps that pinpoint exact tribe locations.--[book jacket].

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