Myths of the Cherokee
Illustrated EditionBy James Mooney
Length33h 23m
About this audiobook
In "Myths of the Cherokee," James Mooney intricately weaves a tapestry of rich narratives that delve into the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Cherokee people. Drawing from extensive fieldwork and oral histories, Mooney presents a collection of myths that encapsulate the tribe's beliefs, worldviews, and societal norms. His keen eye for detail and empathetic literary style not only preserves these stories but also provides readers with insight into the ongoing interplay between Cherokee identity and their ancestral tales. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America, this work reflects broader themes of indigenous survival and adaptation amidst the encroaching pressures of modernization. James Mooney was a pioneering ethnographer whose depth of understanding of Native American cultures was largely shaped by his interactions with the Cherokee. His dedication to documenting and preserving their narratives stemmed from a deep respect for their societal intricacies and a desire to counteract the misrepresentations prevalent in contemporary literature. Mooney's commitment to authenticity and cultural appreciation is evident throughout his meticulous research and writing. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone fascinated by indigenous cultures, "Myths of the Cherokee" acts as both a valuable academic resource and an engaging narrative anthology. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in the world of the Cherokee, gaining a profound appreciation for the myths that have shaped their cultural landscape and resonate with universal themes of creation, morality, and existence.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length33 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7459. The Smaller Reptiles—Fishes and Insects
2I. Introduction
7560. Why the Bullfrog’s Head is Striped
3The Traditionary Period
7661. The Bullfrog Lover
4The Period of Spanish Exploration—1540–?
7762. The Katydid’s Warning
5The Colonial and Revolutionary Period—1654–1784
7863. Ûñtsaiyĭ′, The Gambler
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6From the First Treaty to the Removal—1785–1838 (pt. 1)
7964. The Nest of the Tlă′nuwă
7From the First Treaty to the Removal—1785–1838 (pt. 2)
8065. The Hunter and the Tlă′nuwă
8The Removal—1838–39
8166. Uʻtlûñ′tă, The Spear-finger
9The Arkansas Band—1817–1838
8267. Nûñ′yunu′wĭ, The Stone Man
10The Texas Band—1817–1900
8368. The Hunter in the Dăkwă′
11The Cherokee Nation in the West—1840–1900
8469. Atagâ′hĭ, The Enchanted Lake
12The Eastern Band
8570. The Bride from the South
13III. Notes to the Historical Sketch (pt. 1)
8671. The Ice Man
14III. Notes to the Historical Sketch (pt. 2)
8772. The Hunter and Selu
15IV. Stories and Story Tellers
8873. The Underground Panthers
161. How the World was Made
8974. The Tsundige′wĭ
172. The First Fire
9075. Origin of the Bear: The Bear Songs
183. Kana′tĭ and Selu: The Origin of Game and Corn
9176. The Bear Man
194. Origin of Disease and Medicine
9277. The Great Leech of Tlanusi′yĭ
205. The Daughter of the Sun
9378. The Nûñnĕ′hĭ and Other Spirit Folk
216. How They Brought Back the Tobacco
9479. The Removed Townhouses
227. The Journey to the Sunrise
9580. The Spirit Defenders of Nĭkwăsĭ′
238. The Moon and the Thunders
9681. Tsulʻkălû′, The Slant-eyed Giant
249. What the Stars are Like
9782. Kăna′sta, The Lost Settlement
2510. Origin of the Pleiades and the Pine
9883. Tsuwe′năhĭ: A Legend of Pilot Knob
2611. The Milky Way
9984. The Man Who Married the Thunder’s Sister
2712. Origin of Strawberries
10085. The Haunted Whirlpool
2813. The Great Yellow-jacket: Origin of Fish and Frogs
10186. Yahula
2914. The Deluge
10287. The Water Cannibals
3015. The Fourfooted Tribes
10388. First Contact with Whites
3116. The Rabbit Goes Duck Hunting
10489. The Iroquois Wars
3217. How the Rabbit Stole the Otter’s Coat
10590. Hiadeoni, The Seneca
3318. Why the Possum’s Tail is Bare
10691. The Two Mohawks
3419. How the Wildcat Caught the Gobbler
10792. Escape of the Seneca Boys
3520. How the Terrapin Beat the Rabbit
10893. The Unseen Helpers
3621. The Rabbit and the Tar Wolf
10994. Hatcinoñdoñ’s Escape from the Cherokee
3722. The Rabbit and the Possum After a Wife
11095. Hemp-carrier
3823. The Rabbit Dines the Bear
11196. The Seneca Peacemakers
3924. The Rabbit Escapes from the Wolves
11297. Origin of the Yontoñwisas Dance
4025. Flint Visits the Rabbit
11398. Gaʼna’s Adventures Among the Cherokee
4126. How the Deer Got His Horns
11499. The Shawano Wars
4227. Why the Deer’s Teeth are Blunt
115100. The Raid on Tĭkwăli′tsĭ
4328. What Became of the Rabbit
116101. The Last Shawano Invasion
4429. Why the Mink Smells
117102. The False Warriors of Chilhowee
4530. Why the Mole Lives Underground
118103. Cowee Town
4631. The Terrapin’s Escape from the Wolves
119104. The Eastern Tribes
4732. Origin of the Groundhog Dance: The Groundhog’s Head
120105. The Southern and Western Tribes
4833. The Migration of the Animals
121106. The Giants from the West
4934. The Wolf’s Revenge—The Wolf and the Dog
122107. The Lost Cherokee
5035. The Bird Tribes
123108. The Massacre of the Ani′-kuta′nĭ
5136. The Ball Game of the Birds and Animals
124109. The War Medicine
5237. How the Turkey Got His Beard
125110. Incidents of Personal Heroism
5338. Why the Turkey Gobbles
126111. The Mounds and the Constant Fire: The Old Sacred Things
5439. How the Kingfisher Got His Bill
127112. The Ignorant Housekeeper
5540. How the Partridge Got His Whistle
128113. The Man in the Stump
5641. How the Redbird Got His Color
129114. Two Lazy Hunters
5742. The Pheasant Beating Corn; Origin of the Pheasant Dance
130115. The Two Old Men
5843. The Race Between the Crane and the Hummingbird
131116. The Star Feathers
5944. The Owl Gets Married
132117. The Mother Bear’s Song
6045. The Huhu Gets Married
133118. Baby Song, To Please the Children
6146. Why the Buzzard’s Head is Bare
134119. When Babies are Born: The Wren and the Cricket
6247. The Eagle’s Revenge
135120. The Raven Mocker
6348. The Hunter and the Buzzard
136121. Herbert’s Spring
6449. The Snake Tribe
137122. Local Legends of North Carolina
6550. The Uktena and the Ulûñsû′tĭ
138123. Local Legends of South Carolina
6651. Âgăn-uni′tsĭ’s Search for the Uktena
139124. Local Legends of Tennessee
6752. The Red Man and the Uktena
140125. Local Legends of Georgia
6853. The Hunter and the Uksu′hĭ
141126. Plant Lore
6954. The Ustû′tlĭ
142Notes and Parallels to Myths (pt. 1)
7055. The Uwʼtsûñ′ta
143Notes and Parallels to Myths (pt. 2)
7156. The Snake Boy
144Notes and Parallels to Myths (pt. 3)
7257. The Snake Man
145Glossary of Cherokee Words (pt. 1)
7358. The Rattlesnake’s Vengeance
146Glossary of Cherokee Words (pt. 2)
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