Excerpt from Karuk Indian Myths
Indian myths are valuable as literature in direct proportion to the faithfulness to the Old style Indian linguistic form in which they are told. Volumes of mythology distorted by being told loosely in English will be of only secondary usefulness in the future, when ethnology and mythology have become more exacting sciences. The only proper method for recording mythology is to obtain the services of a good mythologist and then to take down syllable by syllable in his own language, with unrestrained literary freedom, the story as he tells it, and as nearly as possible as he heard it from those a little farther back in the lines of elders.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Native American folklore with this meticulously compiled collection of Karuk Indian myths. Transcribed directly from narratives shared by a respected elder of the Karuk Tribe, these stories offer an authentic glimpse into the tribe's rich cultural heritage and deep connection to the natural world. The author's dedication to preserving the linguistic integrity of the Karuk language ensures that these myths retain their original power and beauty. Readers will encounter a diverse cast of characters, including Ikxareyavs, the ancient beings who inhabited the land before the Karuk, and mythic animals that continue to hold significance in Karuk culture. Through tales of acorn maidens, shape-shifting creatures, and transformative journeys, this book explores timeless themes of creation, morality, and the delicate balance between humanity and nature. Each story is imbued with profound insights into the Karuk worldview, offering explanations for natural phenomena, social customs, and the tribe's place within the cosmos. By delving into the depths of Karuk mythology, this book illuminates the enduring wisdom and cultural legacy of a people deeply rooted in their ancestral lands. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332235384_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332235384
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