Native American Stories & Legends

Algonquins, Iroquois, Ojibwe, Cherokee – the myriad tribes of North America and their folktales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were isolated from outside influence for thousands of years and developed a fruitful, empathetic relationship with their landscape, evolving a tradition that respected and feared nature in equal measure. The tales collected for this book celebrate the diverse tribal vision of a rich and powerful land that still resonates today.