
One of the most famous Sioux writers and activists of the modern era, Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Bonnin) recalled legends and tales from oral tradition and used experiences from her life and community to educate others about the Yankton Sioux. Determined, controversial, and visionary,...



Early in the century a magnificent Sioux woman recorded from oral tradition the exploits of Iktomi the trickster, Eya the glutton, the Dragon Fly, the Blood Clot boy, and other magical and mysterious figures known to the Sioux.

Old Indian Legends is a classic collection of Native American folklore stories by the Native American author and activist, Zitkala-Sa. This fine book is a tremendous repository of Native American culture and Native American mythology. Zitk?la-S?, also known by her missionary...


Sioux writer and activist Zitkala-Sa (1876-1938) was born in the year of the infamous Battle of Little Big Horn--her people's last victory over the invasion forces that would soon force them onto reservations, on one of which she grew up under a regime of forced assimilation...



Zitkala-Sa was a 19th century Sioux author and activist, and this is a collection of Native American tales he compiled during trips to various reservations. Among Native American tribes, the Sioux are one of the best known and most important. Participants in some of the most...

Old Indian Legends (1901) is a collection of traditional stories from Yankton Dakota writer Zitk?la-S?. Published while Zitk?la-S? was just beginning her career as an artist and activist, Old Indian Legends collects fourteen traditional legends and stories passed...


The book Old Indian Legends, written by Yankton Dakota author Zitkala-Sa, is a compilation of Sioux folktales. She wished to keep alive the folktales of her people. This book is made up of 14 legends, according to the University of Virginia Library Electronic Text Center. In...

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LARGE PRINT EDITION . In the mythology of the Lakota and other Oceti Sakowin peoples, Iktomi is a spider-trickster spirit and cultural hero. In the vast wilderness of the American Midwest, Iktomi experiences a series of humorous and instructive trials that illuminate...



Discover the rich tapestry of Dakota Sioux culture with "Old Indian Legends," a collection of timeless stories retold by Zitkala-Sa. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the authentic voice of Native American folklore, offering readers a glimpse into the legends...

In Old Indian Legends, Zitkala-Sa weaves a rich tapestry of Native American folklore, presenting a collection of stories that honor the traditions and beliefs of her people. Through vivid storytelling, she brings to life the wisdom and experiences of indigenous cultures, highlighting...

Old Indian Legends (1901) is a collection of traditional stories from Yankton Dakota writer Zitk la-S . Published while Zitk la-S  was just beginning her career as an artist and activist, Old Indian Legends collects fourteen traditional legends and stories passed...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...