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Jess
Unregistered User
(11/14/01 6:59:03 pm)
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North American Folklore
Hi all,
Recently went to a program at my son's school where a featured guest was a story teller from the Clotsip tribe. She was wonderful and told a story about "big foot" (only she used the tribal name - don't recall it exactly) and how his death caused the mosquitos. It was a wonderful tale.
Was wondering if anyone is currently collecting some of these stories told by Tribal storytellers? Any anthologies out there? I am especially interested in stories of the Pacific Northwest Tribes.
Jess
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erzebet
Registered User
(11/14/01 7:33:54 pm)
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Re: North American Folklore
Actually, one of the projects I've been working on is a collection of tales that I was fortunate enough to hear when I lived on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. There were some traditional ones by the old grandmothers, but more interesting to me were the stories told by the younger women of the rez. This was years ago, so I am basically engaged in a retelling of my own. My favorite will always be the story of the peoples' origin, and of why the earth around the base of the Black Hills is red.
There are anthologies out there, I just can't think of any off the top of my head. I'm sure others here will know of some.
Erz
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Terri
Registered User
(11/15/01 7:27:40 am)
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Re: North American Folklore
There are many, many good collections of Native American tales available. Two books I'd particularly recommend to start with are: Myths and Legends of the Pacific Northwest, edited by Katharine Berry Judson (University of Nebraska Press), and the classic volume American Indian Myths and Legends edited by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz (Pantheon). Also, don't miss the wonderful anthology of contemporary fiction and poetry by Native American women edited by Carolyn Dunn, who participates in this discussion board: Through the Eye of the Deer (Aunt Lute Books). Or her latest, Hohzo, edited with Paula Allen Gunn.
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Carrie
Unregistered User
(11/15/01 9:09:57 am)
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adding my vote
I want to add my vote on the Ortiz volume. It has a very diverse set of stories -- my favorite being the Papago (Tohono O'odham) tale of how butterflies came into the world. I have quite a collection of Arizona tribal stories if you have any interest in those. And I am interesed in learning more about Pacific Coastal tribes myself -- so please keep me posted on your discoveries. Especially stories related to actual places. Please?
Carrie
CARRIE.MINER@asu.edu
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Jess
Unregistered User
(11/15/01 10:04:04 am)
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Thanks
Thanks for a good start. Seems there is some reading to do - and I knew all of you would have ideas for me.
Carrie, I haven't forgotten you. I keep searching for tales of sacred places for you. I would love to speak with this storyteller. Her child is apparently in my son's class and she, the storyteller, does retell stories for a living as well. It seems that she is interested in sharing information based upon what she said during the program. If I get a chance to meet her, I will find out if she might have some relevant tales that she is willing to share with you.
Jess
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