Kiowa Tales

By Elsie Clews Parson

Book Overview

Kiowa Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends of the Kiowa people, as told by Elsie Clews Parsons, a prominent anthropologist and folklorist. The Kiowa are a Native American tribe who originated in the Great Plains region of North America, and their stories reflect their unique culture and way of life. The book includes tales of creation, heroism, and trickery, as well as stories of everyday life and the natural world. Many of the tales feature animal characters, such as the mischievous coyote and the wise old owl, while others center around human characters and their interactions with the spirit world. Parsons collected these stories from Kiowa elders and storytellers during her fieldwork in the early 1900s, and her translations and interpretations provide valuable insights into Kiowa culture and mythology. This book is an important contribution to the study of Native American folklore and a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and traditions of the Kiowa people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116317162X
• ISBN13: 9781163171622
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"