Creation Myths of Primitive America by Jeremiah Curtin

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Author Curtin, Jeremiah, 1835-1906
LoC No. 99000024
Title Creation Myths of Primitive America
In relation to the Religious History and Mental Development of Mankind
Note Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "Creation Myths of Primitive America" by Jeremiah Curtin is a collection of ethnographic narratives written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of creation myths from various indigenous cultures in America, detailing their perspectives on the origin of the world, nature, and humanity. The book likely emphasizes the spiritual and religious significance of these myths in the greater context of human belief systems. The opening of this work presents a comprehensive introduction to the creation myths of primitive America, detailing their narrative structure and thematic elements. Curtin discusses the dual worlds that are described in many myths: one of peace and harmony in a world before creation and another filled with conflict and transformation, whereby the first people metamorphosed into various elements of the natural world. The section also introduces key characters and motifs, such as the transformation of the first people into animals and the roles of significant deities like Olelbis, who oversees creation and the continuous cycle of life. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of individual myths and their cultural implications in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Indians of North America -- Folklore
Subject Indian mythology -- North America
Subject Creation -- Mythology
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EBook-No. 39106
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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