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Kiowa Tales

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Kiowa Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Kiowa Native American tribe, compiled and translated by anthropologist Elsie Clews Parsons. The book includes tales of creation, animal spirits, heroic deeds, and supernatural occurrences, as well as insights into Kiowa culture and beliefs. The stories are told in a straightforward, poetic style, with vivid imagery and symbolism that reflect the Kiowa worldview. The book also features an introduction by Parsons that provides historical and cultural context for the tales, as well as a glossary of Kiowa terms. Kiowa Tales is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American folklore and mythology, as well as for those seeking to understand the Kiowa people and their traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164481959
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 172
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 426 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. Oktober 2024
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Kiowa Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Kiowa Native American tribe, compiled and translated by anthropologist Elsie Clews Parsons. The book includes tales of creation, animal spirits, heroic deeds, and supernatural occurrences, as well as insights into Kiowa culture and beliefs. The stories are told in a straightforward, poetic style, with vivid imagery and symbolism that reflect the Kiowa worldview. The book also features an introduction by Parsons that provides historical and cultural context for the tales, as well as a glossary of Kiowa terms. Kiowa Tales is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American folklore and mythology, as well as for those seeking to understand the Kiowa people and their traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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