Old Indian Legends

Old Indian Legends

Zitkala-Sa

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Mint Editions
Año de edición:
2022
Materia
Folclore, mitos y leyendas
ISBN:
9781513137490
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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 humanity’s relationship with nature. In Old Indian Legends, Zitkála-Šá uses her voice and expansive traditional knowledge to elevate the stories of her people.

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