Myths Of The Cherokee Extract From The Nineteenth Annual Report Of The Bureau Of American Ethnology

Exploring the rich cultural heritage of the Cherokee Nation, this book delves into the mystical world of Cherokee mythology, where ancestral spirits, tricksters, and sacred animals come alive. Discover the stories behind the people, places, and events that shaped their history. Learn about the significance of the Uktena, the Great Serpent, and other legendary creatures. Experience the wisdom, humor, and tragedy woven into these ancient tales, still revered today by the Cherokee people.

• Contents
• Myths Of The Cherokee
• Ii—historical Sketch Of The Cherokee
• Ii—historical Sketch Of The Cherokee - The Period Of Spanish Exploration—1540–?
• Ii—historical Sketch Of The Cherokee - The Colonial And Revolutionary Period—1654–1784
• Ii—historical Sketch Of The Cherokee - Relations With The United States
• Iii—notes To The Historical Sketch
• Iv—stories And Story Tellers
• V—the Myths
• V—the Myths - Quadruped Myths
• V—the Myths - Bird Myths
• V—the Myths - Snake, Fish, And Insect Myths
• V—the Myths - Wonder Stories
• V—the Myths - Historical Traditions
• V—the Myths - Miscellaneous Myths And Legends
• Notes And Parallels To Myths
• Glossary Of Cherokee Words
• Index To Part 1
• Index To Part 1 - A
• Index To Part 1 - C
• Index To Part 1 - D
• Index To Part 1 - G
• Index To Part 1 - I
• Index To Part 1 - M
• Index To Part 1 - N
• Index To Part 1 - Q
• Index To Part 1 - S
• Index To Part 1 - T
• Index To Part 1 - U
• Index To Part 1 - X
• Colophon