Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney
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"Myths of the Cherokee" by James Mooney is an ethnographical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a detailed study that compiles various myths, legends, and historical contexts of the Cherokee tribe, offering insights into their culture, beliefs, and traditions. The text is rooted in extensive fieldwork conducted by the author over several years, with the intent to document and preserve the rich oral traditions and historical narratives
of one of the most significant Indigenous tribes in the United States. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the context in which these myths were collected, emphasizing the importance of preserving Cherokee traditions and language. Mooney reflects on the impact of historical events on the tribe and highlights the role of older generations in maintaining the tribe's lore despite external cultural pressures. The initial chapters focus on the purpose of the work, the author's gratitude toward various contributors to his research, and a brief historical sketch of the Cherokee. This sets the stage for the detailed collection of cosmogonic myths, stories about animals, and legends that illustrate not only the tribe’s views of the world but also their deep connection to the land and their heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mooney, James, 1861-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Myths of the Cherokee Extract from the Nineteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Tales -- Southern States |
| Subject | Cherokee Indians -- Folklore |
| Subject | Cherokee mythology |
| Subject | Legends -- Southern States |
| Subject | Cherokee Indians -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45634 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45634-8 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7467 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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