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Title: Myths and Legends of British North America

Note: Reading ease score: 93.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

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Summary: "Myths and Legends of British North America" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of folklore and traditional narratives written in the early 20th century. The book compiles various myths and legends from indigenous cultures across a wide geographic area of British North America. It explores the rich tapestry of beliefs, creation stories, and significant characters that reflect the spiritual and cultural values of these native tribes. The opening of the anthology sets the stage for the exploration of the mythical world of the indigenous peoples of British North America. Judson begins with a preface that emphasizes the connection of the tribes to their land and the natural elements, presenting myths as a means to explain their existence and cultural practices. The early chapters introduce the reader to diverse creation stories and belief systems, highlighting the interplay of good and evil, the influence of spirits, and the significance of animals in the lives of the native tribes. The prose captures the essence of how these legends served as both entertainment and education among communities, particularly during long winter nights around the fire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Judson, Katharine Berry, 1866-1929

EBook No.: 48409

Published: Mar 5, 2015

Downloads: 98

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Folklore

Subject: Indians of North America -- Canada -- Folklore

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T21:25:01Z Myths and Legends of British North America

This edition has images.

Title: Myths and Legends of British North America

Note: Reading ease score: 93.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Marcia Brooks, Stephen Hutcheson and the online
Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at
http: //www.pgdpcanada.net

Summary: "Myths and Legends of British North America" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of folklore and traditional narratives written in the early 20th century. The book compiles various myths and legends from indigenous cultures across a wide geographic area of British North America. It explores the rich tapestry of beliefs, creation stories, and significant characters that reflect the spiritual and cultural values of these native tribes. The opening of the anthology sets the stage for the exploration of the mythical world of the indigenous peoples of British North America. Judson begins with a preface that emphasizes the connection of the tribes to their land and the natural elements, presenting myths as a means to explain their existence and cultural practices. The early chapters introduce the reader to diverse creation stories and belief systems, highlighting the interplay of good and evil, the influence of spirits, and the significance of animals in the lives of the native tribes. The prose captures the essence of how these legends served as both entertainment and education among communities, particularly during long winter nights around the fire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Judson, Katharine Berry, 1866-1929

EBook No.: 48409

Published: Mar 5, 2015

Downloads: 98

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Folklore

Subject: Indians of North America -- Canada -- Folklore

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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