Contains over one thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the mythical beasts, heroic humans, and nurturing spirits from the mythology of more than one hundred different Native American cultures.
Explores the mythology of Native Americans, discussing the role myths play in Native American culture, the most wide-spread myths, the influence mythology had on their practices, and other related topics.
Collection of twelve myths, legends, and folktales reflecting the history of Latin America before and after the arrival of the Spaniards in 1492, drawing from the traditions of thirteen countries and four native cultures.