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Social Science Folklore & Mythology

Raven and the First People

Legends of the Northwest Coast

by (author) Thomas George

Publisher
Eschia Books
Initial publish date
Nov 2009
Category
Folklore & Mythology, Native American Studies, Native American
  • Downloadable audio file

    ISBN
    9781926696980
    Publish Date
    Feb 2021
    List Price
    $16.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781990321436
    Publish Date
    Nov 2009
    List Price
    $11.99

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Below the mist-shrouded mountains of the West Coast lie the stories of how we came to be. It is through the myths of the people who have lived with this spirit of place for thousands of years that we uncover the mystery of our homeland. The mythical creatures Raven, Thunderbird, Bear and the Great Spirit become a path to rediscovering the spiritual landscape of culture. These are the stories of the Pacific Coast that tell of gods and demons, good and evil; things unimaginable brought to life. More than just tales of magic and the supernatural, the legends follow the traditions of the peoples of the Pacific Northwest and illustrate their profound relationship to the natural environment. The legacy of a vibrant and prosperous culture, these stories reveal the essence of their collective wisdom. The legends of the creation of The People emerging from the ocean depths, the formation of the landscape and the origins of fire, thunderstorms and the wind affirm the harmony with which our ancestors lived with nature.

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