This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ... MYTH OF THE CREATION OF RED MEN It was Nijinduke Klosekombeh That prepared the earth for red men: Then he met an aged woman, And she called him Noosus (grandson). She was bowed, the old Nokami, Mother of all earthly beings. "I am old," she said unto him, "But when shone the sun in heaven Warm upon the dewy ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ... MYTH OF THE CREATION OF RED MEN It was Nijinduke Klosekombeh That prepared the earth for red men: Then he met an aged woman, And she called him Noosus (grandson). She was bowed, the old Nokami, Mother of all earthly beings. "I am old," she said unto him, "But when shone the sun in heaven Warm upon the dewy mountains, I sprang forth unto my mission: I will keep your lodge and furnish Food and comfort for your children." The next day came to Klosekombeh, A youth, who hailed him as Nassarsis, Meaning thus "my mother's brother." He had all the bloom and beauty And perfection of dame nature, And he owed his fair existence To the sun on foam of waters; And the winds of heaven bore him To the lands to find a sweet bride, Whom the bloom of plants should bear him. Yet another morrow dawning, Brought him then a beauteous maiden. On her brow was all the color Of a life of true perfection; And with downcast eyes she greeted All who met her; and Klosekombeh Named her Neegoroose, men's mother. Then Klosekombeh joined in wedlock Sun and bloom-born youth and maiden. "I am love," she told her husband, "And I give to you my being; And if you my wish shall grant me, All the world, e'en beasts, will love me; I am gentle, kind and tender, Yet I am in power a wonder, And a woe's in store for that one Who would taint a life so pure. I sprang from a fragrant flower Of a plant the earth had nourished: Dew of morning and of evening Fell as seed in bud of perfume, And the sun the dew warmed sweetly, Bringing thus the life I give you." Then Klosekombeh called the spirit Of the lightning to the deadwood, That a fire might thus be kindled, To prepare for food the fishes, Beasts and birds; and old Nokami Taught them then to eat as healthful Nuts and fruits and roots abundant, ...
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