Native American Mythology

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Native American Tribal Regions -- Major Characters in Native American Mythology -- Introduction: The Nature of Myth -- Chapter 1. The First Peoples of North America -- Chapter 2. The Universal Myths -- Chapter 3. Deities and Spirits -- Chapter 4. Myth in Daily Life -- Chapter 5. The Survival of Myth -- Notes -- Glossary -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author. Publisher Marketing: This new series is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies; each title focuses on one cultural or national mythology and explains how those stories reflect the culture that created them.; This new volume in Lucent's Mythology and Culture Worldwide series looks at Native American mythology, draws connections between Native American culture and its myths, and explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented i; This new series from Lucent Books is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies. These books will explain how mythology reflects the culture that created it. Each volume focuses on one cultur Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2013 (EAN 9781420507164, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Pearce, Q L B01