Publisher's Synopsis
Zuni Folk Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Zuni people, a Native American tribe located in New Mexico. The book was compiled and translated by Frank H. Cushing, an anthropologist who lived among the Zuni people in the late 1800s. The tales in this book cover a wide range of subjects, from creation myths and animal fables to tales of love, betrayal, and revenge. Some of the stories feature familiar characters from Zuni mythology, such as the trickster figure Kokopelli and the sun god Ahayuta, while others introduce new characters and themes. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Zuni people and their storytelling traditions.Classic Account Of Native American Folklore By The Pioneer Ethnologist And Adopted Member Of The Zuni Tribe. According To J. Frank Dobie, Cushing Had Rare Imagination And Sympathy. His Retelling Of Tales Are Far Superior To Verbatim Recordings.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.