Native Myth

Explore the enchanting world of Polynesian folklore in this beautiful collection of traditional stories. A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui's fastest messenger races to bring a young woman back from the dead. In these traditional tales, the borders blur between life and death, reality and magic, and land and sea.

Pocahontas, a young Indian princess, follows the lives of a family of beavers. When White hunters come on the scene, Pocahontas goes to father, the chief, for help. In time, Pocahontas learns a valuable lesson of forgiveness.

Many of us don’t know much about mythological stories from these regions, and it is my pleasure and privilege to educate you on the intricate details that lie within them. That’s why I have also provided some fascinating facts and historical background about each of these peoples. Creation myths, legacies, the sacrificing of children, the empires, and their wars are all mentioned and touched on in this book.

Themes of unspoiled paradise tamed by progress can be seen in stories about pioneer history across the US, especially in Florida. Selling Vero Beach explores how settlers from northern states created myths about the Indian River area on Florida's Atlantic Coast, importing ideas about the region's Indigenous peoples and marketing the land as an idyllic, fertile place of possibilities.

In these 11 adventures, a diverse cast of female protagonists lends their daring and determination to everything from battling evil wizards in Russia to outsmarting tricky demons in South Africa. In the title story, a young member of the Zuni Native-American tribe proves her resourcefulness as she confronts cultural double standards and malicious winter spirits.

The book delves into legends of creation, mischievous trickster characters, animal spirits, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. With each story, children are inspired to appreciate their own heritage, embrace diversity, and become stewards of the environment. Whispers of the Earth: Native American Tales and Children sparks curiosity, promotes respect for different cultures, and instills a deep appreciation for the contributions of Native American traditions.

Un libro fantastico per bambini e adulti ambientato nei boschi dell'America del Nord. In un villaggio navajo, il grande saggio, Cinciullì, ogni sera riunisce attorno al fuoco tutti i bambini per narrare loro delle storie meravigliose nelle quali la natura e tutti i suoi elementi dialogano e interagiscono con piccoli protagonisti. Vari i temi trattati nei capitoli tra cui l'amore per gli animali, il rispetto per la madre terra, l'amicizia, la differenza di genere, la lettura delle stelle e tanti altri.

Tâpwê can’t wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the Cree reserve—especially since Kokhom, his grandma, has given him the most amazing gift: a Magic Hat with bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! Tâpwê is so excited that he soon forgets Kokhom’s advice: Watch out for tricksters!

Written and illustrated by four Indigenous creators, this picture book for 3-7-year-olds is about the first Thanksgiving from a Native American perspective—reshaping the story and perhaps questioning how the United States sees itself. The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. And without Weeâchumun (corn), the Native people wouldn't have helped.

American Indian Fairytales is a collection of Native American folklore retold for children and young adults. Margaret Compton (1852-1903) drew on authentic lore from a wide selection of regions. The tales include "The Story-Teller Himself", "Snowbird and the Water-Tiger", "The Coyote or Prairie Wolf", and "How Mad Buffalo Fought the Thunder-Bird".

A treasury of imaginative tales including: the Algonquin story of how Glooskap conquered the Great Bull-Frog; "The Meeting of the Wild Animals", a Tsimshian myth; "The Bear Man", a Cherokee legend; and more.

Al comienzo de todo, los viejos nos cuentan, el cosmos estaba callado y quieto. Solo la luna brillaba redonda en la vasta y estrellada oscuridad del cielo. Noche antigua da un nuevo giro a dos tradiciones nahuas: el conejo que la Serpiente Emplumada colocó en la luna, y el Señor Tlacuache que gobernó la Tierra cuando se creó a los humanos, y que robó el fuego de los dioses para darles calor.

As fans of Tony Hillerman's detective novels know, he is a skilled interpreter of southwestern Indian cultures. In this book, first published in 1972, he recounts a Zuni myth first recorded a century ago by the anthropologist Frank Hamilton Cushing. Hillerman's version of the story, written to be listened to by children ten years old and up, will have equal appeal for adults with an interest in Native American culture.

Flight of Change - A Native American Tale of Caterpillars and Butterflies is a heartwarming tale set in a Native American tribe, centered on a young boy named Running Deer and his mentor, Silent Bear. When Running Deer discovers a caterpillar, Silent Bear guides him on a transformative journey, teaching him about the life cycle of butterflies, the rhythm of nature, patience, and respect for all life.

Winter Releasing the Birds of Spring is a profound exploration of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ tribe's life as they navigate the transformation from winter to spring.

How the Eagle Got Its Wings is a captivating tale that weaves together the profound wisdom and spiritual beliefs of Native American cultures. Set in a time when humanity lived in harmony with nature, the story follows a young Native American boy named Little Hawk, who embarks on a transformative quest to unravel the mystery of how the eagle acquired its majestic wings.

The Mischievous Adventures of a Cherokee House Minder is a heartwarming tale set in the Cherokee Nation Reservation, Oklahoma. The story introduces Tayanita, one of the unseen Cherokee Little People, known for playfully guarding a Cherokee family's home.

Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed.

This book contains two short stories, inspired by my experiences thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. The first tells of the Ugalu, a Cherokee Nation spirit-beast and how it was instrumental in the creation of the balds in the Southern Appalachians. The second is a tale of Pamola, the Penobscot Nation demon-beast who inhabits the summit of Mount Katahdin, the Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Maine.

On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries. Through the seasons, they sing to the land as the land sings to them. Brimming with joy and gratitude, in every step of their journey, they forge a deeper kinship with both the earth and the generations that came before, joining in the song that connects us all.