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LoC No.: 02028516

Title: The Legends of the Iroquois

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: About Indian legends -- The authority -- The Confederation of the Iroquois -- Birth of the arbutus -- A legend of the river -- Legends of the corn -- The first winter -- The great mosquito -- The story of Oniata -- The mirror in the water -- The buzzard's covering -- Origin of the violet -- The turtle clan -- The healing waters -- The sacrifice of Aliquipiso -- Why the animals do not talk -- The message bearers -- The wise Sachem's gift -- The flying head -- The ash tree -- The hunter -- Hiawatha -- The peacemaker -- The unwelcome visitor -- Bits of folk-lore -- The happy hunting-grounds -- The sacred stone of the Oneidas -- Notes to the legends.

Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas

Summary: "The Legends of the Iroquois" by William Walker Canfield is a collection of Indigenous folklore written in the early 20th century. This work compiles stories told by "The Cornplanter," a Seneca chief, reflecting the rich oral traditions and mythologies of the Iroquois Confederacy. The collection not only seeks to entertain but also aims to preserve the cultural narratives that have shaped the Iroquois identity, offering insights into their values, beliefs, and relationship with nature. At the start of the text, the author discusses the significance and preservation of Indian legends, emphasizing the lack of written history among Indigenous peoples prior to European contact. The tales are presented as sacred traditions, passed down through generations, and deeply revered by the descendants of those who initially told them. The opening segment sets the stage for a series of legends, including narratives about the creation of corn, winter, and various animal origins, alongside the formative journeys of characters like Cornplanter himself. The portrayal of these legends aims to evoke an appreciation for the beauty and depth of the Iroquois culture, portraying their world as interconnected with nature and imbued with spirituality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Compiler: Canfield, William Walker, 1855-1937

EBook No.: 58228

Published: Nov 3, 2018

Downloads: 216

Language: English

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Folklore

Subject: Cornplanter, Seneca chief, 1732?-1836

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Folklore

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02028516

Title: The Legends of the Iroquois

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: About Indian legends -- The authority -- The Confederation of the Iroquois -- Birth of the arbutus -- A legend of the river -- Legends of the corn -- The first winter -- The great mosquito -- The story of Oniata -- The mirror in the water -- The buzzard's covering -- Origin of the violet -- The turtle clan -- The healing waters -- The sacrifice of Aliquipiso -- Why the animals do not talk -- The message bearers -- The wise Sachem's gift -- The flying head -- The ash tree -- The hunter -- Hiawatha -- The peacemaker -- The unwelcome visitor -- Bits of folk-lore -- The happy hunting-grounds -- The sacred stone of the Oneidas -- Notes to the legends.

Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas

Summary: "The Legends of the Iroquois" by William Walker Canfield is a collection of Indigenous folklore written in the early 20th century. This work compiles stories told by "The Cornplanter," a Seneca chief, reflecting the rich oral traditions and mythologies of the Iroquois Confederacy. The collection not only seeks to entertain but also aims to preserve the cultural narratives that have shaped the Iroquois identity, offering insights into their values, beliefs, and relationship with nature. At the start of the text, the author discusses the significance and preservation of Indian legends, emphasizing the lack of written history among Indigenous peoples prior to European contact. The tales are presented as sacred traditions, passed down through generations, and deeply revered by the descendants of those who initially told them. The opening segment sets the stage for a series of legends, including narratives about the creation of corn, winter, and various animal origins, alongside the formative journeys of characters like Cornplanter himself. The portrayal of these legends aims to evoke an appreciation for the beauty and depth of the Iroquois culture, portraying their world as interconnected with nature and imbued with spirituality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Compiler: Canfield, William Walker, 1855-1937

EBook No.: 58228

Published: Nov 3, 2018

Downloads: 216

Language: English

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Folklore

Subject: Cornplanter, Seneca chief, 1732?-1836

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Folklore

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.