Compiler |
Canfield, William Walker, 1855-1937 |
LoC No. |
02028516
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Title |
The Legends of the Iroquois
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Contents |
About Indian legends -- The authority -- The Confederation of the Iroquois -- Birth of the arbutus -- A legend of the river -- Legends of the corn -- The first winter -- The great mosquito -- The story of Oniata -- The mirror in the water -- The buzzard's covering -- Origin of the violet -- The turtle clan -- The healing waters -- The sacrifice of Aliquipiso -- Why the animals do not talk -- The message bearers -- The wise Sachem's gift -- The flying head -- The ash tree -- The hunter -- Hiawatha -- The peacemaker -- The unwelcome visitor -- Bits of folk-lore -- The happy hunting-grounds -- The sacred stone of the Oneidas -- Notes to the legends.
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Credits |
Produced by Tom Cosmas
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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Subject |
Iroquois Indians -- Folklore
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Subject |
Cornplanter, Seneca chief, 1732?-1836
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Subject |
Iroquois Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Folklore
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
58228 |
Release Date |
Nov 3, 2018 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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