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Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate
Exploring Folklore & Cultural Stories of the Newly Acquired TerritoriesBy Charles M. Skinner
Length8h 59m
About this audiobook
In "Myths & Legends of Our New Possessions & Protectorate," Charles M. Skinner delves into the rich tapestry of folklore and mythology stemming from the diverse cultures of the United States' new territories at the turn of the 20th century. Employing a narrative style that is both engaging and scholarly, Skinner weaves together tales that reflect the historical and cultural complexities of these regions. His work serves as a crucial documentation of the oral traditions that shape national identity, blending historical context with enchanting storytelling and drawing attention to the often-overlooked narratives that define America's expansion. Charles M. Skinner was an accomplished folklorist and writer, well-versed in the traditions of American storytelling. His decade-long engagement with the varied cultures within America, and particularly with Native American folklore, undoubtedly informed his meticulous research and selection of stories for this work. Skinner's deep appreciation for folklore and his desire to preserve these narratives pave the way for readers to better understand the intersection of myth and history within the American experience. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in American folklore, mythology, and cultural studies. It offers a treasure trove of stories that not only entertain but also invite reflection on the cultural intersections that characterize our history. Skinner's work will resonate with scholars, students, and casual readers alike, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of America's rich folkloric legacy.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length8 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1In the Caribbean
41The Japanese Sword
2The Mysterious Islands
42Lo-Lale’s Lament
3The Buccaneers
43The Resurrections of Kaha
4The Boat of Phantom Children
44Hawaiian Ghosts
5Early Porto Rico
45The Three Wives of Laa
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6The Deluge
46The Misdoing of Kamapua
7How Spaniards were Found to be Mortal
47Pele’s Hair
8Ponce
48The Prayer to Pele
9Water Caves
49Lohiau and the Volcano Princess
10How a Dutchman Helped the Spaniards
50A Visit of Pele
11The Ghost of San Geronimo
51The Great Famine
12Police Activity in Humacao
52Kiha’s Trumpet
13The Church in Porto Rico
53How Moikeha Gained a Wife
14The Mermaids
54The Sailing of Paao
15The Aborigines
55The Wronged Wife
16The Caribs
56The Magic Spear
17Secret Enemies in the Hills
57Hawaiian Witches
18Sacred Shrines
58The Cannibals
19Tobacco
59The Various Graves of Kaulii
20The Two Skeletons of Columbus
60The Kingship of Umi
21Obeah Witches
61Keaulumoku’s Prophecy
22The Matanzas Obeah Woman
62The Tragedy of Spouting Cave
23How Havana Got its Market
63The Grave of Pupehe
24The Justice of Tacon
64The Lady of the Twilight
25The Cited
65The Ladrones
26The Virgin’s Diamond
66Old Beliefs of the Filipinos
27A Spanish Holofernes
67Animal Myths
28The Courteous Battle
68Later Religious Myths and Miracles
29Why King Congo was Late
69Bankiva, the Philippine Pied Piper
30The Chase of Taito Perico
70The Crab Tried to Eat the Moon
31The Voice in the Inn
71The Conversion of Amambar
32In the Pacific
72The Bedevilled Galleon
33Finding of the Islands
73Two Runaways from Manila
34Ancient Faiths of Hawaii
74The Christianizing of Wong
35The Giant Gods
75The Devil’s Bridge
36The First Fire
76The Great Earthquake
37The Little People
77Suppressing Magic in Manila
38The Hawaiian Iliad
78Faith that Killed
39The Hawaiian Orpheus and Eurydice
79The Widow Velarde’s Husband
40The Rebellion of Kamiole
80The Grateful Bandits
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