The Mascoutens Or Prairie Potawatomi Indians, Part 3, Mythology And Folklore is a comprehensive book that explores the rich cultural heritage of the Mascoutens or Prairie Potawatomi Indians. Written by Alanson Skinner, this book is the third installment in a series that seeks to document the history, traditions, and beliefs of this indigenous tribe.In this particular volume, Skinner delves into the mythology and folklore of the Mascoutens or Prairie Potawatomi Indians. Through a combination of personal observations, ...
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The Mascoutens Or Prairie Potawatomi Indians, Part 3, Mythology And Folklore is a comprehensive book that explores the rich cultural heritage of the Mascoutens or Prairie Potawatomi Indians. Written by Alanson Skinner, this book is the third installment in a series that seeks to document the history, traditions, and beliefs of this indigenous tribe.In this particular volume, Skinner delves into the mythology and folklore of the Mascoutens or Prairie Potawatomi Indians. Through a combination of personal observations, interviews with tribal members, and research into historical documents, Skinner presents a detailed and insightful look at the spiritual beliefs and practices of this fascinating group of people.The book covers a wide range of topics related to Mascouten or Prairie Potawatomi mythology and folklore, including creation stories, tales of the supernatural, and the role of animals and nature in their spiritual beliefs. Skinner also explores the significance of various religious ceremonies and rituals, such as the Green Corn Dance and the Midewiwin, and provides a detailed analysis of the various deities and spirits that played a central role in Mascouten or Prairie Potawatomi religious life.Overall, The Mascoutens Or Prairie Potawatomi Indians, Part 3, Mythology And Folklore is an essential resource for anyone interested in Native American history, culture, and spirituality. Skinner's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book both informative and enjoyable to read, and it is sure to become a valuable addition to any library or personal collection.In Three Parts: Part 1, Social Life And Ceremonies; Part 2, Notes On The Material Culture; Part 3: Mythology And Folklore. Bulletin Of The Public Museum Of The City Of Milwaukee, V6, No. 3, January 22, 1927.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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New. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 86. Brand new and unread; very fresh and bright condition; gift quality! Blue and gold wrapper with black lettering. 86 very crisp and clean new and unread informative and historical pages! "Judged by the examples given here, which are all too few for an intensive study, the folklore and mythology of the Mascoutens is pure central Algonkian with no Plains influences. There are some tales of apparent French origin, but their source is so patent as to need no comment. They occur with the other tales, but are not of them, and the native lore does not seem to have been in the least influenced by them....."----from the Introduction.
