Algonquin Legends of New England by Charles Godfrey Leland

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Author Leland, Charles Godfrey, 1824-1903
Title Algonquin Legends of New England
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Algonquin Legends of New England" by Charles Godfrey Leland is a collection of myths and folklore derived from the Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot tribes, recorded during the late 19th century. The work aims to preserve the rich cultural heritage of these Northeastern Algonquin tribes by compiling and narrating their ancient tales, which explore themes of creation, morality, and the relationship between humanity and the divine. At the start of the book, Leland introduces his efforts to collect these legends from Indian narrators and highlights the surprising complexity and antiquity of their mythology. He outlines the main figure, Glooskap, a demigod representing the good principle, and his evil twin, Malsum, or the Wolf. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals Glooskap's benevolent deeds, such as creating humans and animals, while also suggesting a parallel between these legends and Norse mythology. The opening sets the stage for a captivating exploration of folklore that weaves together elements of the natural world with the spiritual beliefs of these indigenous cultures, inviting readers to delve into a world rich in storytelling and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Indians of North America -- Folklore
Subject Algonquian Indians -- Legends
Subject Algonquian mythology
Subject Legends -- New England
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EBook-No. 6803
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Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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