Indian Legends Retold

This work collects folktales and legends from several Native American peoples — Pima, Cherokee, Choctaw, Iroquois, Tsimshian, and Alaskan — retold in plain narrative and accompanied by illustrations. Short animal fables, origin myths, trickster episodes, and human tales are presented with an introductory essay on the role of oral tradition. Recurring elements include the personification of animals and natural forces, interactions with the supernatural, moral instruction, and a blend of humor, tenderness, and heroic action intended to teach and entertain young listeners.