Seven Cherokee myths : creation, fire, the primordial parents, the nature of evil, the family, universal suffering and communal obligation
"This work examines the many myths and stories that grew out of Cherokee culture, looking at how they emerged to explain archetypal issues faced by all people. For each myth, the full story is followed by a detailed history and analysis that provides its background, the rituals involved, and the psychological basis"--Provided by publisher
ix, 206 pages ; 22 cm
9780786423644, 0786423641
62861357
The Cherokee creation story
The first fire
Kana'ti and Selu : the origin of game and corn
U'tlun'ta, the spear-finger, and Nun'yunu'wi, the stone man
Tsul'Kalu', or Judaculla, the slant-eyed giant
Kana'sta, or Connestee, the lost settlement
Tsuwe'nahi : a legend of pilot Knob