Zuñi Folk Tales

By Frank Hamilton Cushing

Book Overview

Discover the rich tapestry of "Zu i Folk Tales," a captivating collection of stories from the Zuni Indians, meticulously gathered and presented by Frank Hamilton Cushing. This enduring volume preserves the oral tradition of the Zuni people, offering a window into their culture, history, and beliefs through engaging narratives. Explore the sacred stories and folk tales that have shaped the Zuni identity for generations.

This collection, invaluable for those interested in Native American folklore, provides profound insights into the Zuni way of life and their relationship with the natural world. Delve into the heart of Zuni traditions, exploring their cultural heritage and the enduring power of storytelling. A significant resource for understanding Indigenous peoples and their rich literary legacy.

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 copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023420449
• ISBN13: 9781023420440
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Zuni Folk Tales

33 tales collected by Mr. Powell between 1879 to 1884 when he was posted to the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico working as a collector for the Bureau of American Ethnology. Mr. Powell was made an honorary member of the Zuni tribe.