Introduction To Native American Mythology: Spiritual Abilities Between Humans & Animals: Short Native American Myths

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ISBN-13: 9798741569375
Pages: 212
Language: English
Published: 2021-04-20
Author: Caryl Desue

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There is no single mythology of the Native American peoples, but numerous different canons of traditional narratives associated with religion, ethics and beliefs. This book explores Native American mythologies to view the relationships between humans and animals.

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