The Dawn of the World - Myths and Tales of the Miwok Indians of California (Paperback)

The stories collected in "The Dawn of the World" were related by the Miwok elders "after the first rains of the winter season, usually in the ceremonial roundhouse and always at night by the dim light of a flickering fire. They constitute the religious history of the tribe, and from time immemorial have been handed down by word of mouth," writes C. Hart Merriam. Included are creation myths and accounts of the First People, beings who antedated humans, as well as tales about animals, death and ghosts, witches and giants, and natural phenomena.

General

Imprint:	University of Nebraska Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2003
First published:	March 1993
Introduction by:	Lowell John Bean
Authors:	C.Hart Merriam
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade / Trade
Pages:	273
ISBN-13:	978-0-8032-8193-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	0-8032-8193-5
Barcode:	9780803281936

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