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The rich storytelling traditions of Salish-speaking peoples in the
Pacific Northwest of North America are showcased in this anthology
of story, legend, song, and oratory. From the Bitterroot Mountains
to the Pacific Ocean, Salish-speaking communities such as the Bella
Coola, Shuswap, Tillamook, Quinault, Colville-Okanagan, Coeur
d'Alene, and Flathead have always been guided and inspired by the
stories of previous generations. Many of the most influential and
powerful of those tales appear in this volume."" "Salish Myths and
Legends" features an array of Trickster stories centered on Coyote,
Mink, and other memorable characters, as well as stories of the
frightening Basket Ogress, accounts of otherworldly journeys,
classic epic cycles such as South Wind's Journeys and the Bluejay
Cycle, tales of such legendary animals as Beaver and Lady Louse
from the beginning of time, and stories that explain why things are
the way they are. The anthology also includes humorous traditional
tales, speeches, and fascinating stories of encounters with whites,
including "Circling Raven and the Jesuits." Translated by leading
scholars working in close collaboration with Salish storytellers,
these stories are certain to entertain and provoke, vividly
testifying to the enduring power of storytelling in Native
communities.
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