Outlines of Zuñi Creation Myths
Unveiling the Mystical World of Zuñi Creation StoriesBy Frank Hamilton Cushing
Length6h 55m
About this audiobook
In "Outlines of Zu√±i Creation Myths," Frank Hamilton Cushing embarks on an illuminating exploration of the intricate tapestry of Zu√±i cosmology. The book meticulously chronicles the creation myths of the Zu√±i people, employing both an ethnographic lens and a narrative style that captures the oral traditions of this Indigenous culture. Cushing'Äôs work intertwines anthropological insights with lyrical prose, illuminating the essential motifs of life, nature, and spirituality that permeate these myths while situating them within the broader landscape of Native American folklore and oral storytelling traditions. Frank Hamilton Cushing was a pioneering American anthropologist and ethnologist, notably associated with the American Museum of Natural History in the late 19th century. His extensive fieldwork among the Zu√±i tribe not only enriched his understanding of their culture but also imbued his writings with profound respect and genuine appreciation for their traditions. Cushing's passion for preserving native narratives and his commitment to cultural anthropology were instrumental in his dedication to documenting the spiritual life of the Zu√±i, influenced by his surroundings and a deep connection with the community. Readers interested in Indigenous studies, anthropology, and mythology will find "Outlines of Zu√±i Creation Myths" an indispensable text. Cushing'Äôs meticulous observations and engaging storytelling offer insight into the transformative power of myths and their role in forging communal identity. This book stands as a crucial contribution not only to the understanding of Zu√±i culture but also to the broader discourse on Native American narratives.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length6 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 16, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Survival of Early Zuñi Traits
2Outline of Spanish-Zuñi History
3Outline of Pristine Zuñi History
4Outline of Zuñi Mytho-Sociologic Organization
5General Explanations Relative to the Text
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6The Genesis of the Worlds, or the Beginning of Newness
7The Genesis of Men and the Creatures
8The Gestation of Men and the Creatures
9The Forthcoming from Earth of the Foremost of Men
10The Birth from the Sea of the Twain Deliverers of Men
11The Birth and Delivery of Men and the Creatures
12The Condition of Men When First Into the World of Daylight Born
13The Origin of Priests and of Knowledge
14The Origin of the Raven and the Macaw, Totems of Winter and Summer
15The Origin and Naming of Totem-Clans and Creature Kinds, and the Division and Naming of Spaces and Things
16The Origin of the Councils of Secrecy or Sacred Brotherhoods
17The Unripeness and Instability of the World When Still Young
18The Hardening of the World, and the First Settlement of Men
19The Beginning of the Search for the Middle of the World, and the Second Tarrying of Men
20The Learning of War, and the Third Tarrying
21The Meeting of the People of Dew, and the Fourth Tarrying
22The Generation of the Seed of Seeds, or the Origin of Corn
23The Renewal of the Search for the Middle
24The Choosing of Seekers for Signs of the Middle
25The Change-Making Sin of the Brother and Sister
26The Birth of the Old-Ones or Ancients of the Kâ´kâ
27The Renewal of the Great Journey, and the Sundering of the Tribes of Men
28The Origin of Death by Dying, and the Abode of Souls and the Kâ´kâ
29The Loss of the Great Southern Clans
30The Saving of the Father-Clans
31The Awaiting of the Lost Clans
32The Straying of K‘yäk´lu, and His Plaint to the Water-Fowl
33How the Duck, Hearing, was Fain to Guide K‘yäk´lu
34How the Rainbow-Worm Bore K‘yäk´lu to the Plain of Kâ´‘hluëlane
35The Tarrying of K‘yäk´lu in the Plain, and His Dismay
36How the Duck Found the Lake of the Dead and the Gods of the Kâ´kâ
37How the Gods of the Kâ´kâ Counselled the Duck
38How by Behest of the Duck the Kâ´yemäshi Sought K‘yäk´lu to Convey Him to the Lake of the Dead
39How the Kâ´yemäshi Bore K‘yäk´lu to the Council of the Gods
40The Council of the Kâ´kâ, and the Instruction of K‘yäk´lu by the Gods
41The Instruction of the Kâ´yemäshi by K‘yäk´lu
42How the Kâ´yemäshi Bore K‘yäk´lu to His People
43The Return of K‘yäk´lu, and His Sacred Instructions to the People
44The Enjoining of the K‘yäk´lu Ámosi, and the Departure of K‘yäk´lu and the Old-Ones
45The Coming of the Brothers Ánahoho and the Runners of the Kâ´kâ
46The Dispatching of the Souls of Things to the Souls of the Dead
47The Renewal of the Great Journeying and of the Search for the Middle
48The Warning-Speech of the Gods, and the Untailing of Men
49The Origin of the Twin Gods of War and of the Priesthood of the Bow
50The Downfall of Hán‘hlipiŋk‘ya, and the Search Anew for the Middle
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