Seneca myths and folk tales by Arthur C. Parker
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"Senecca Myths and Folk Tales" by Arthur C. Parker is a collection of indigenous folklore and legends written in the early 20th century. The book aims to record and present the oral narratives of the Seneca people, shedding light on their beliefs, customs, and storytelling traditions. It captures the essence of ancient tales, exploring themes of transformation, magic, and the natural world in ways that reveal the cultural psyche of the Seneca
tribe. The opening of the collection sets the stage for an exploration of Seneca folklore through the author's personal experiences and dedication to preserving these stories. Parker recounts his journey back to the Cattaraugus reservation, where he gathered stories and legends from local informants. He describes the atmosphere of storytelling, marked by the respectful silence of children as elders unveil tales of life's mysteries, transformations in nature, and the mythic origins of various creatures and phenomena. Through this introduction, Parker emphasizes the significance of these tales, not as mere entertainment, but as an important part of the Seneca identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Parker, Arthur C. (Arthur Caswell), 1881-1955 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 24017122 |
| Title | Seneca myths and folk tales |
| Series Title | Buffalo historical society. Publications; v. 27 |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Seneca Indians -- Folklore |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- New York (State) -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61477 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61477-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1653 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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