Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Editorial Reviews
Review
"These stories are not curiosities, dead fairy tales. . . . Yaqui Myths and Legends is the spirit of the land—the living oral tradition of a people." —Journal of Arizona History "Forthright in character, they are often grim, sometimes humorous, occasionally pointing a moral, but primarily entertaining." —Westways "Yaqui Myths And Legends is a compilation of sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis which reflect this Native American people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory and the antiquity and distinctiveness of their customs. These aren't obsolete fairy tales, but vibrant, living expressions of Native American oral tradition and cultural expression." —The Bookwatch "The stories will bring as much joy to youngsters as to grownups." —The Associated Press "Folklore for the interested layman as well as the scholar. Anyone interested in the Greater Southwest, or folklore in general, will find a use for this volume." —Ethnohistory
From the Inside Flap
Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Yacqui, People of Enchantment,
By gemma benton (corvallis, or United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Yaqui Myths and Legends (Paperback)
Stories and legends define us. I learned this from the Yacqui personally! For the Yacqui, their stories are very much alive and growing, and defining their lives today. I loved the authenticity, I could feel the warmth of the Southern Sun and hear the Yacqui Deer Dancers! In this collection of myths and legends, the ancient and traditional voices of five men are heard clearly, their voice amplified by Ruth Warner Gidding's writing style and integrity. These five men and their stories, much like the culture itself, overflow with strong spiritual messages, prophecy and cultural instructions. Really, a book about indigenous survival amidst cultural genocide, this book is a valuable peek into the inner hearts and homes of the Yacqui people.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
myths and legends,
By
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Yaqui Myths and Legends (Forgotten Books) (Paperback)
I am of yaqui decent and heard these stories through my father. It was great to read the stories that formed my childhood.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs):
(learn more)
wax monkey, chik chik chik Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Forgotten Books, San Pedro, Yebu'uku Yoeme, Habiel Mo'el, Teta Hiapsi, Wiloa Bakot, Sawali Wiikit, Abahta Chaheme, Kutam Tawi, Rio Yaqui, Yuku Beo'oti, King of the Rain, Baka Wecheme, Ta'a Himsi, Cho'oko Baso, Hoso Hoseli, Otam Kawi, Kama Wiroa, Malon Yeka, Tasi'o Sewa, Chico Matachini, Tomas Cúpiz, Rabdi Kowame, San Juan, God of Rain Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
wax monkey, chik chik chik Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Forgotten Books, San Pedro, Yebu'uku Yoeme, Habiel Mo'el, Teta Hiapsi, Wiloa Bakot, Sawali Wiikit, Abahta Chaheme, Kutam Tawi, Rio Yaqui, Yuku Beo'oti, King of the Rain, Baka Wecheme, Ta'a Himsi, Cho'oko Baso, Hoso Hoseli, Otam Kawi, Kama Wiroa, Malon Yeka, Tasi'o Sewa, Chico Matachini, Tomas Cúpiz, Rabdi Kowame, San Juan, God of Rain Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
