Water Stories of Native American and Asian Indians - Pijoan, Teresa; Prabhune, Arun Chintaman
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The water legends in this book are from nomadic and settled groups of Native American and Asian Indians of rural India and have marked similarities. There are stories with local mythological and legendary themes covering historical as well as relatively recent periods. Each story highlights man's life-threatening struggle with nature and, in particular, the water element. Readers will enjoy the similar stories and cultural references of two different native peoples and learn the different types of characters, personalities, traditional dresses, traditional foods, emotions, wishes, views, moral…mehr

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The water legends in this book are from nomadic and settled groups of Native American and Asian Indians of rural India and have marked similarities. There are stories with local mythological and legendary themes covering historical as well as relatively recent periods. Each story highlights man's life-threatening struggle with nature and, in particular, the water element. Readers will enjoy the similar stories and cultural references of two different native peoples and learn the different types of characters, personalities, traditional dresses, traditional foods, emotions, wishes, views, moral values, rituals, faiths, and beliefs from these two cultures. Everyone has their own legends and myths that help create an awareness of their own purpose, their own life and their personal character. These are stories for all ages to explore, believe and experience.
Autorenporträt
TERESA PIJOAN was raised on the San Juan Pueblo Indian Reservation in New Mexico and later her family moved to the Nambe Indian Reservation. She is a national lecturer, storyteller, research writer, college professor, and teacher. She has lectured throughout Central Europe, Mexico, and the United States. Her books include "Healers on the Mountain and Other Myths of Native American Medicine," "Pueblo Indian Wisdom: Native American Legends and Mythology," "Ways of Indian Magic: Stories Retold," "Native American Creation Stories of Family and Friendship," "Myths of Magical Native American Women Including Salt Woman Stories," "Water Stories of Native American and Asian Indians: Legends of Rain, Rivers and Lakes," and three mystery novels, "Dead Kachina Man," "Granger's Threat," and "Granger's Return," all from Sunstone Press.