Myths of the Cherokee
Illustrated EditionBy James Mooney
Length33h 28m
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 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I. Introduction
7460. Why the Bullfrog’s Head is Striped
2The Traditionary Period
7561. The Bullfrog Lover
3The Period of Spanish Exploration—1540–?
7662. The Katydid’s Warning
4The Colonial and Revolutionary Period—1654–1784
7763. Ûñtsaiyĭ′, The Gambler
5From the First Treaty to the Removal—1785–1838 (pt. 1)
7864. The Nest of the Tlă′nuwă
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6From the First Treaty to the Removal—1785–1838 (pt. 2)
7965. The Hunter and the Tlă′nuwă
7The Removal—1838–39
8066. Uʻtlûñ′tă, The Spear-finger
8The Arkansas Band—1817–1838
8167. Nûñ′yunu′wĭ, The Stone Man
9The Texas Band—1817–1900
8268. The Hunter in the Dăkwă′
10The Cherokee Nation in the West—1840–1900
8369. Atagâ′hĭ, The Enchanted Lake
11The Eastern Band
8470. The Bride from the South
12III. Notes to the Historical Sketch (pt. 1)
8571. The Ice Man
13III. Notes to the Historical Sketch (pt. 2)
8672. The Hunter and Selu
14IV. Stories and Story Tellers
8773. The Underground Panthers
151. How the World was Made
8874. The Tsundige′wĭ
162. The First Fire
8975. Origin of the Bear: The Bear Songs
173. Kana′tĭ and Selu: The Origin of Game and Corn
9076. The Bear Man
184. Origin of Disease and Medicine
9177. The Great Leech of Tlanusi′yĭ
195. The Daughter of the Sun
9278. The Nûñnĕ′hĭ and Other Spirit Folk
206. How They Brought Back the Tobacco
9379. The Removed Townhouses
217. The Journey to the Sunrise
9480. The Spirit Defenders of Nĭkwăsĭ′
228. The Moon and the Thunders
9581. Tsulʻkălû′, The Slant-eyed Giant
239. What the Stars are Like
9682. Kăna′sta, The Lost Settlement
2410. Origin of the Pleiades and the Pine
9783. Tsuwe′năhĭ: A Legend of Pilot Knob
2511. The Milky Way
9884. The Man Who Married the Thunder’s Sister
2612. Origin of Strawberries
9985. The Haunted Whirlpool
2713. The Great Yellow-jacket: Origin of Fish and Frogs
10086. Yahula
2814. The Deluge
10187. The Water Cannibals
2915. The Fourfooted Tribes
10288. First Contact with Whites
3016. The Rabbit Goes Duck Hunting
10389. The Iroquois Wars
3117. How the Rabbit Stole the Otter’s Coat
10490. Hiadeoni, The Seneca
3218. Why the Possum’s Tail is Bare
10591. The Two Mohawks
3319. How the Wildcat Caught the Gobbler
10692. Escape of the Seneca Boys
3420. How the Terrapin Beat the Rabbit
10793. The Unseen Helpers
3521. The Rabbit and the Tar Wolf
10894. Hatcinoñdoñ’s Escape from the Cherokee
3622. The Rabbit and the Possum After a Wife
10995. Hemp-carrier
3723. The Rabbit Dines the Bear
11096. The Seneca Peacemakers
3824. The Rabbit Escapes from the Wolves
11197. Origin of the Yontoñwisas Dance
3925. Flint Visits the Rabbit
11298. Gaʼna’s Adventures Among the Cherokee
4026. How the Deer Got His Horns
11399. The Shawano Wars
4127. Why the Deer’s Teeth are Blunt
114100. The Raid on Tĭkwăli′tsĭ
4228. What Became of the Rabbit
115101. The Last Shawano Invasion
4329. Why the Mink Smells
116102. The False Warriors of Chilhowee
4430. Why the Mole Lives Underground
117103. Cowee Town
4531. The Terrapin’s Escape from the Wolves
118104. The Eastern Tribes
4632. Origin of the Groundhog Dance: The Groundhog’s Head
119105. The Southern and Western Tribes
4733. The Migration of the Animals
120106. The Giants from the West
4834. The Wolf’s Revenge—The Wolf and the Dog
121107. The Lost Cherokee
4935. The Bird Tribes
122108. The Massacre of the Ani′-kuta′nĭ
5036. The Ball Game of the Birds and Animals
123109. The War Medicine
5137. How the Turkey Got His Beard
124110. Incidents of Personal Heroism
5238. Why the Turkey Gobbles
125111. The Mounds and the Constant Fire: The Old Sacred Things
5339. How the Kingfisher Got His Bill
126112. The Ignorant Housekeeper
5440. How the Partridge Got His Whistle
127113. The Man in the Stump
5541. How the Redbird Got His Color
128114. Two Lazy Hunters
5642. The Pheasant Beating Corn; Origin of the Pheasant Dance
129115. The Two Old Men
5743. The Race Between the Crane and the Hummingbird
130116. The Star Feathers
5844. The Owl Gets Married
131117. The Mother Bear’s Song
5945. The Huhu Gets Married
132118. Baby Song, To Please the Children
6046. Why the Buzzard’s Head is Bare
133119. When Babies are Born: The Wren and the Cricket
6147. The Eagle’s Revenge
134120. The Raven Mocker
6248. The Hunter and the Buzzard
135121. Herbert’s Spring
6349. The Snake Tribe
136122. Local Legends of North Carolina
6450. The Uktena and the Ulûñsû′tĭ
137123. Local Legends of South Carolina
6551. Âgăn-uni′tsĭ’s Search for the Uktena
138124. Local Legends of Tennessee
6652. The Red Man and the Uktena
139125. Local Legends of Georgia
6753. The Hunter and the Uksu′hĭ
140126. Plant Lore
6854. The Ustû′tlĭ
141Notes and Parallels to Myths (pt. 1)
6955. The Uwʼtsûñ′ta
142Notes and Parallels to Myths (pt. 2)
7056. The Snake Boy
143Notes and Parallels to Myths (pt. 3)
7157. The Snake Man
144Glossary of Cherokee Words (pt. 1)
7258. The Rattlesnake’s Vengeance
145Glossary of Cherokee Words (pt. 2)
7359. The Smaller Reptiles—Fishes and Insects
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