Zuni Folk Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Zuni Native American tribe, compiled and translated by Frank H. Cushing. The book includes 27 stories, each with its own unique characters, themes, and lessons. The tales cover a range of topics, including creation myths, animal fables, and stories of heroic deeds. The stories are told in a simple yet poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the Zuni way of life. Many of the tales feature animal characters, such as the Coyote, ...
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Zuni Folk Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Zuni Native American tribe, compiled and translated by Frank H. Cushing. The book includes 27 stories, each with its own unique characters, themes, and lessons. The tales cover a range of topics, including creation myths, animal fables, and stories of heroic deeds. The stories are told in a simple yet poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the Zuni way of life. Many of the tales feature animal characters, such as the Coyote, who is often portrayed as a trickster figure. Other stories explore the relationship between humans and the natural world, and the importance of respecting and living in harmony with nature. Overall, Zuni Folk Tales offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Zuni people, and a deeper understanding of their beliefs and values.Classic Account Of Native American Folklore By The Pioneer Ethnologist And Adopted Member Of The Zuni Tribe. According To J. Frank Dobie, Cushing Had Rare Imagination And Sympathy. His Retelling Of Tales Are Far Superior To Verbatim Recordings.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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