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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Karuk Indian mythology, a vibrant oral tradition passed down through generations. The author meticulously documents the stories as they were told by a Karuk elder, capturing the intricate linguistic nuances and the captivating storytelling style that characterizes indigenous cultures. The book delves into a fascinating world of animal characters, powerful spirits, and everyday occurrences explained through mythic narratives. These narratives explore themes of transformation, human nature, and the interconnectedness of the natural world. We encounter tales of the Long Snake, the powerful spirit whose eggs attract wealth, and the cunning Coyote, who orchestrates the details of human childbirth. Through these captivating stories, the book sheds light on the profound wisdom and creative spirit embedded in indigenous traditions, offering a valuable window into a world often overlooked by mainstream historical narratives. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780282553586_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780282553586
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780282553586
Quantità: 15 disponibili