Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion [Paperback]

Gary R. Varner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 10, 2007

Folklorist Gary R. Varner takes a lengthy look at various myths, legends and beliefs of Native Americans in this book. Included are stories and archaeological finds from various lands that suggest cultural contacts between explorers from China, Japan, the Mediterranean and Europe with Native Americans in pre-Columbian times. Native American folklore and myths are examined including the universal legends of the flood and stories of the mysterious god-men such as Quetzalcoatl, Votan and Chinigchinix, who brought the arts, technology and civilization to indigenous cultures. Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion is a fact-filled, yet fascinating story of the original inhabitants of North and South America. Varner has written several books on folklore and mythology and is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (August 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430310731
• ISBN-13: 978-1430310730
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,634,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gary R. Varner is a lecturer and writer on folklore and early religions. He is author of a series of popular books comparing legends and beliefs around the world published by Algora Publishers as well as other publishing companies. His approach incorporates details from ancient cultures and from Native American, UK and European, Asian, South Pacific and African folklore.

Varner has traveled extensively to research his projects, most notably to England, Wales, Ireland, Canada, Mexico and the American West and Southwest.He is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Royal Anthropolgical Institute and writes about ancient traditions and how those traditions, along with their folklore and mythology, continue to play an important part in contemporary society. He is listed in successive editions of Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World reference works.

Varner lives in northern California. His website is popular with those interested in pre-Christian religions, traditional beliefs, myths, legends and superstitions.

My first book, Essays in Contemporary Paganism, was discontinued in 2009 but has recently reappeared on Amazon. Please do not buy this book. Since I cancelled my contract with the publisher in 2009 any republication, by the original publisher or others, is a copyright infringement.