Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Karahkwa, a captivating collection of First Nations folk tales and legends that celebrates the rich tapestry of Native American culture!
Dive into a treasure trove of stories from the Iroquois, Cherokee, and other tribes of North America’s eastern and southeastern regions. Each tale weaves together ancient wisdom, spirituality, and the deep connection to nature that defines these vibrant cultures.
Discover the powerful Iroquois Confederacy, known for its historical strength and unity among the Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, and Seneca nations, later welcoming the Tuscarora into their fold. Their myths tell of the Great Spirit, the Thunderer, and the revered Three Sisters-spirits of beans, maize, and squash-who embody the balance of life and nature.
Explore the Cherokee’s shared beliefs that echo through generations, passed down in stories and songs, reflecting their deep-rooted spirituality and the importance of harmony with the natural world. Each community carries its unique variations, yet they unite under a common system of theology that honors the spirits guiding them.
Karahkwa invites you to feel the magic of these tales-where woodsmoke lingers in the air, and the wisdom of the ancients resonates with every word. This enchanting collection will transport you to a world where every story breathes life into the wonders of nature and the enduring spirit of humanity. Perfect for readers of all ages, Karahkwa is a celebration of the narratives that connect us all.
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Preface
How The World Was Made
Hi-Nuⁿ Destroying The Giant Animals
Gluskα̨bε The Transformer
Kana’ti And Selu: The Origin Of Game And Corn
Creation
The Thunderers
The Daughter Of The Sun
Great Head
Origin Of Strawberries
Tashka And Walo
The Stone Giant’s Wife
The Rabbit Goes Duck Hunting
The Warrior Saved By Pigmies
How The Rabbit Stole The Otter’s Coat
The Flood
The Origin Of Fire
Koto And The Bird
Origin Of The Seneca Medicine
The Gifts Of The Sky God
How The Wildcat Caught The Gobbler
Origin Of The Human Race
Rabbit And The Tar Baby
How The Terrapin Beat The Rabbit
How The Bear Lost His Tail
Origin Of The Constellations
The Rabbit And The Possum After A Wife
Rabbit And Bear
How Rabbit Snared The Sun
Infant Nursed By Bears
The Rabbit Escapes From The Wolves
The Man And His Step-Son
The Ants And The Katydids
How The Deer Got His Horns
How A Hunter Encountered Bmule´, Visited His Country And Obtained A Boon
Why The Blackbird Has Red Wings
The Dead Hunter
Why The Mole Lives Underground
Why The Birds Have Sharp Tails
The Old Man’s Lessons To His Nephew
The Groundhog’s Head
The Wildcat And The Turkeys
The Charmed Suit
The Wolf’s Revenge
The Brant And The Otter
The Boy And The Corn
The Ball Game Of The Birds And Animals
The Tiny Frog And The Panther
A Sure Revenge
How The Man Found His Mate
Why The Opossum Plays Dead
The Moon Person
Why The Turkey Gobbles
Kingfisher And His Nephew
How The Kingfisher Got His Bill
The Wild-Cat And The White Rabbit
How The Redbird Got His Colour
How The White Man Came
The Race Between The Crane And The Hummingbird
The West Wind
The Owl Gets Married
How A Boy Was Cured Of Boasting
The Adventures Of Wesakchak
The Hunter And The Buzzard
Why ‘Possum Has A Large Mouth
The Uktena And The Ulûñsû’ti
What The Ash And The Maple Learned
Âgan-Uni’tsi’s Search For The Uktena
How The Woman Overcame The Bear
The Red Man And The Uktena
Why The Ice Roof Fell
The Ustû’tli
How Mice Overcame The Warriors
The Bullfrog Lover
Why Crows Are Poor
Ûñtsaiyi’, The Gambler
Why Men Love Their Dogs
The Nest Of The Tla’nuwa
Greedy Fawn And The Porridge
The Hunter And The Tla’nuwa
Corn Plume And Bean Maiden
Nûñ’yunu’wi, The Stone Man
How Morning Star Lost Her Fish
The Hunter And The Alligator
Atagâ’hi, The Enchanted Lake
How The Fairies Worked Magic
The Ice Man
The Underground Panthers
The Bear Man
The Spirit Defenders Of Nikwasi’
The Man Who Married The Thunder’s Sister
The Star Feathers
The Raven Mocker
Historical Notes
About The Editor
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