Overview
Maidu Myths is a book written by Roland B. Dixon that delves into the myths and legends of the Maidu people, a Native American tribe that lived in California's Sacramento Valley. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing an introduction to the Maidu people, their language, and their culture. The second part of the book contains a collection of Maidu myths and stories, which are organized into categories such as creation myths, animal stories, and tales of love and adventure. The myths are presented in their original form, with translations and annotations provided by the author. The book also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the stories and the Maidu way of life. Overall, Maidu Myths is a fascinating exploration of the rich cultural heritage of the Maidu people and their beliefs and traditions.Extracted From The Bulletin Of The American Museum Of Natural History.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Roland B. Dixon
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jul 09, 2006
- | Number of Pages: 92 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1428640495
- | ISBN-13: 9781428640498
