James Mooney

Myths of the Cherokee (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Noted anthropologist James Mooney (18611921) spent much of his life studying American Indians. In North Carolina, he lived for several years with the Cherokee, studying their language, culture, and mythology. His research resulted in this comprehensive volume, comprising 126 Cherokee myths, including sacred stories, animal myths, local legends, wonder stories, historical traditions, and miscellaneous myths and legends. Among the myths included are these: How the World Was Made; Origin of Strawberries; Why the Deer's Teeth Are Blunt; How the Turkey Got His Beard; The Rattlesnake's Vengeance; The Ice Man; The First Fire; Why the Possum's Tail Is Bare; The Bride from the South; The Water Cannibals; The Haunted Whirlpool; The War Medicine, and many more. In addition to his clear retelling of the myths themselves, the author provides extensive background information on Cherokee history, notes on the myths, parallels between Cherokee and other myths, and further important information. Anyone interested in mythology or Native American legend and lore will welcome this treasury of authentic tales presented in the context of Cherokee history, life, and culture.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Guilford Publications
• Seitenzahl: 608
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Februar 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780486131320
• Artikelnr.: 39139077

Autorenporträt

James Mooney (1861-1921) was an acclaimed American ethnographer whose work primarily focused on the Native American cultures, specifically the Cherokee and Kiowa tribes. Throughout his distinguished career, Mooney became best known for his ethnological studies, which have become seminal references for cultural and historical research. His efforts to document and preserve Native American folklore, rituals, and tribal histories have been regarded as pioneering during a time when such cultures faced significant erosion and marginalization. One of the most notable of Mooney's contributions to the field of ethnography is his book 'Myths of the Cherokee' (1900), which provides a comprehensive collection of Cherokee myths, legends, and history, based on his extensive fieldwork and interactions with tribal members. In this work, Mooney not only presents a detailed account of Cherokee narratives but also offers insights into the tribe's belief systems, societal structures, and adaptations to the encroachments of European-American culture. His literary style is marked by a combination of methodical scholarship and genuine respect for his subjects, setting a standard for future ethnographic writings. Mooney's dedication to his research was propelled by his role at the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of American Ethnology, where he significantly contributed to our understanding of Native American societies and their folklore.