Indigenous Myths

Reveals the survival of ancient Slavic deities, pagan practices, and folk medicine tradition in modern Russia, including the indigenous pre-Christian customs of the Mari people and the shamanic traditions of Siberia Examines the precursors to modern spiritual movements in the “Silver...

Before the Pilgrims landed at Cape Cod, what was happening in North America? Who was there? What civilizations rose and fell? For years, the answers to these questions have been shrouded in mystery. At the time of European contact, a diverse world of Native peoples thrived across the continent. What was their backstory? Who were the ancestors of the Sioux? Where did the Navajo come from? What about the Apache, the Comanche, the Cherokee?

The author of this audiobook has endeavored to provide at least one myth from every major culture group in North America: Arctic, Subarctic, Plateau, Northwest Coast, Great Basin, Great Plains, California, Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast Forest. Of the many different genres of story available, four are chosen for this present volume. The first has to do with the origins of things, either of the world in its entirety or some aspect thereof that was significant to the people who created the story. The other side of creation is death.

Explore captivating Native American myths.

A magisterial history of Indigenous North America that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today “A feat of both scholarship and storytelling.”—Claudio...

The History of Australia: From Indigenous Origins to a Modern Nation Australia is called the “land down under,” but how much do you really know about its past? Did you know that modern Australia started as a British prison colony? Or that for tens of thousands of years before that, Indigenous peoples lived there, building rich cultures and traditions? This book takes you through Australia’s history, from its first inhabitants to the arrival of European settlers to its fight for independence to its current role in world events. Learn about the convicts who built early settlements, the ...

The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere is a reclaimed history of the deep past of Indigenous people in North and South America during the Paleolithic. Paulette F. C. Steeves mines evidence from archaeology sites and Paleolithic environments, landscapes, and mammalian and human migrations to make the case that people have been in the Western Hemisphere not only just prior to Clovis sites (10,200 years ago) but for more than 60,000 years, and likely more than 100,000 years.

What if the story of creation you’ve never heard is the one you’ve been missing? Hidden within the traditions of the ancient Maya lies a narrative as powerful as any epic—filled with gods who shape the world with words, heroes who descend into the underworld, and a vision of humanity unlike anything found in Western thought. The Popol Vuh is not just a myth. It is a blueprint for understanding life, death, memory, and identity. Yet for many readers, it remains difficult to approach—dense, unfamiliar, and often misunderstood. This book changes that. Inside, you’ll uncover: The ...

Many Southeast peoples speak languages in the Muskogean language family, and many myths and tales also have versions that are shared among tribes. Within this audiobook, you'll find the following topics covered Choctaw myths and legens; legends from other Southern tribes.

Two Captivating Journeys Through Australia’s Past — One Unforgettable Book Step into the heart of Australia’s rich history with this powerful two-in-one volume—featuring fascinating images that bring every story to life. From the timeless legends of the First Nations to the rise of modern Australia, this book offers a fascinating look at a land shaped by resilience, culture, and story. Whether you're a history lover or mythology enthusiast, you’ll uncover gripping tales and eye-opening truths that most people never learn. With vivid imagery and engaging storytelling, it’s more ...

Examines the complexities of Indigenous legends and creation myths and reveals common oral traditions across much of North America Explores the history of Cahokia, the Mississippian Mound Builder Empire of 1050-1300 CE, told through the voice of Honga, a Native leader of the time ...

It is time. It is time to increase the visibility, role, and responsibility of the emerging modern indigenous economy and the people involved. This is the foundation for economic reconciliation. This is indigenomics. Indigenomics lays out the tenets of the emerging indigenous economy, built around relationships, multigenerational stewardship of resources, and care for all.

Book Overview America: The Occupying State is a scholarly and uncompromising examination of Indigenous land, colonial law, and the myth of lawful title in the United States. Mark Anthony Perkins challenges the accepted narrative that Indigenous lands became American property through fair settlement and lawful consent. Instead, this book traces how European colonial claims, the Doctrine of Discovery, pressured treaties, forced removal, allotment, land patents, court rulings, racial reclassification, and paper genocide helped transform Indigenous homelands into U.S. territory. At its center ...

In this strange and wonderful book, thirty elders of the ancient Hopi tribe of Northern Arizona—a people who regard themselves as the first inhabitants of America—freely reveal the Hopi worldview for the first time in written form. The Hopi kept this view a secret for countless centuries, and anthropologists have long struggled to understand it. Now they record their myths and legends, and the meaning of their religious rituals and ceremonies as a gift to future generations.

Journey into the rich mythology of the Blackfeet with this captivating collection of traditional tales preserved by George Bird Grinnell. Passed down through generations, these stories open a window onto a world shaped by powerful spirits, sacred animals, supernatural encounters, and the mysterious forces of nature. Meet Old Man, the creator and trickster at the heart of many Blackfoot traditions; follow Scarface on his extraordinary journey to the realm of the Sun; and discover tales explaining the origins of sacred ceremonies, powerful medicines, and ancient beliefs.

Discover the sacred legends, haunting myths, and rich oral traditions of the Cherokee nation. Deep within the misty peaks and ancient valleys of the Appalachian Mountains lies a tapestry of stories passed down through generations. Cherokee Folklore opens a window into a timeless world where nature and the spirit realm exist as one, revealing the profound wisdom and enduring imagination of the Cherokee people. In this immersive collection, you will explore: The powerful origin stories of the world, fire, and the stars as told by ancient storytellers. Legendary encounters with spirit ...

"A rich, many-faceted book." -- The New York Times A classic work of Native American literature by the bestselling author of Ceremony Leslie Marmon Silko's groundbreaking book Storyteller, first published in 1981, blends original short stories and poetry influenced by the traditional oral tales...

Did the Yoruba people descend from heaven through Oduduwa? For centuries, Yoruba oral tradition has told of a sacred descent — a chain from the sky, sand scattered upon primordial waters, and the founding of Ile-Ife, the spiritual cradle of a civilization. But what does archaeology say? What does linguistics reveal? What does DNA research confirm? In The Real Origins of the Yoruba, Frederick Amakom brings together oral history, Ifa philosophy, political systems, archaeology, colonial historiography, and modern genetic science to answer one of Africa’s most important civilizational ...

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating...

Step into the oral tradition of the Zuni people through the pioneering work of Frank Hamilton Cushing, one of the earliest ethnographers to record Native American folklore from within the community itself.