At the Font of the Marvelous - Exploring Oral Narrative and Mythic Imagery of the Iroquois and their Neighbors (Hardcover)

The folktales and myths of the Iroquois and their Algonquian neighbors rank among the most imaginatively rich and narratively coherent traditions in North America. Mostly recorded around 1900, these oral narratives preserve the voice and something of the outlook of autochthonous Americans from a bygone age, when storytelling was an important facet of daily life. Inspired by these wondrous tales, Anthony Wonderley explores their significance to the Iroquois and Algonquian religion and worldview. Grouping the stories around common themes and motifs, Wonderley analyzes topics ranging from cannibal giants to cultural heroes, and from legends of local places to myths of human origin. Approached comparatively and historically, these stories can enrich our understanding of archaeological remains, ethnic boundaries, and past cultural interchanges among Iroquois and Algonquian peoples.

General

Imprint:	Syracuse University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The Iroquois and Their Neighbors
Release date:	May 2009
First published:	June 2009
Authors:	Anthony Wonderley
Dimensions:	226 x 150 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	188
ISBN-13:	978-0-8156-3207-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General
LSN:	0-8156-3207-X
Barcode:	9780815632078

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