Native American Myths

by Rosalind Kerven

- An important book about one of the world’s most inspirational yet 
least-known mythologies, written by an expert in the genre.
- One of the most comprehensive collections of its kind. Based on 
three years’ research through hundreds of archives, revealing a treasure 
trove of material, some never before available to the general UK reader.
- Over 100 ancient stories, verse narratives, songs, anecdotes and fragments of wisdom, sourced from 55 different Native American peoples.
- Extraordinary allegories that explore universal human concerns, promoting harmony between people and respect for the environment.
- Unforgettable characters include the Thunderbirds, Spider-Woman, 
Raven, the Sun, Bear Mother and the Keeper of the Brains of the Dead.
- Includes fascinating information about the original Native American 
storytellers and their diverse cultural backgrounds.

Genres: Mythology, Nonfiction, Anthropology, History

640 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

About the author

"Rosalind Kerven, connoisseur of myths and folktales" – THE INDEPENDENT (one of the UK's leading online news websites)

I'm the author of over 70 books published in 22 countries, with total world sales of nearly a million.
Specialising in myths, legends, folk tales and fairy tales from all over the world.

Follow me on Twitter @MythsandTales

Reviews

[Lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent telling of Native American mythology and folklore from across the continent. The book is divided by region and highlights the enormous diversity and varieties of the cultures of the different tribes through informative prefaces to each areas mythos. This made the stories far more accessible to someone like me (with very limited cultural knowledge and context of the North American peoples) and allowed a more detailed interpretation of what they could have signified. I also appreciated the authors explanation of the source of each myth at its end- both the people who recounted it and those who recorded/ translated it are credited if possible. It gave the collection a wonderful connection to the humans whose world shaped and was shaped by these stories.

Additionally, I found them very readable and engaging. The stories are interspersed with snippets of song and folk wisdom that make the reading experience a lighthearted one. Would highly recommend :)

[Wren Worthington · Rating 4 out of 5]

The way this book is organised makes me so happy. Myths all sorted into regions with extra info for context <3

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