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1	The Mythology of Mexico and Central America more books like this by John Bierhorst In a framework different from the other two Bierhorst mythology volumes, the Mexico and Central American volume provides complete translations of 20 'basic myths' of this region and shows how they have influenced the artistic, literary, and political life of modern Mesoamerica. Bierhorst introduces readers to myths from the Aztec and Maya of pre ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	In the Trail of the Wind: American Indian Poems and Ritual Orations more books like this by John Bierhorst (Editor) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $80.60! \| first editions \| SVS
3	In the Trail of the Wind more books like this by John Bierhorst (Editor), Jane B Bierhorst (Illustrator) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.25! \| first editions
4	The Woman Who Fell from the Sky: The Iroquois Story of Creation more books like this by John Bierhorst, Robert Andrew Parker (Illustrator) A fresh, authoritative retelling of the Iroquois creation story, in which the world as we know it today begins with a woman who fell from the sky and her two small children. Robert Andrew Parker's luminous paintings add spectacular details to this simple, yet profound, tale of our beginnings and of the mystery and harmony of the universe. Full ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $195.82! \| SVS
5	The Hungry Woman: Myths and Legends of the Aztecs more books like this by John Bierhorst A collection of narratives from Aztec Indian lore. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $33.95! \| first editions
6	The Mythology of North America more books like this by John Bierhorst Originally published by Morrow in 1985 with cumulative sales of 29 000. The book has been out of print for three or more years. This is a new edition with a new afterword by folklore anthropologist John Bierhorst. This is not an anthology, but rather a survey of the most important myths, figures and themes of 11 regions from the Arctic to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.98! \| first editions
7	The Mythology of South America more books like this by John Bierhorst Bierhorst traces the principle myths from tribe to tribe in seven carefully mapped regions of South America. This book includes samples from mythological stories and some chapters are devoted to special topics such as myth and politics. Bierhorst introduces readers to the female creators of the northern Andes, the male gods of the Ancient Incas, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Monkey's Haircut more books like this by John Bierhorst (Editor), Robert Andrew Parker (Illustrator) A collection of twenty-two traditional tales from the Mayas, including "How Christ Was Chased" and "The Corn in the Rock". see all copies from $5.83! new only from $30.00! \| first editions
9	History and Mythology of the Aztecs: The Codex Chimalpopoca more books like this by John Bierhorst (Translator) see all copies from $17.10! new only from $17.10! \| SVS
10	The Red Swan: Myths and Tales of the American Indians more books like this by John Bierhorst (Editor) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Four Masterworks of American Indian Literature: Quetzalcoatl/The Ritual of Condolence/Cuceb/The Night Chant, more books like this by John Bierhorst see all copies from $2.17! new only from $14.90! \| first editions \| SVS
12	A Cry from the Earth: Music of the North American Indians more books like this by John Bierhorst An overview of American Indian music and dance which includes a discussion of their instruments, the structure of their music, and the uses of music in Indian life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.79! \| first editions
13 view cover	Doctor Coyote: A Native American Aesop's Fables more books like this by John Bierhorst A collection of 20 fables featuring trickster/hero Coyote adapted from a Aztec retellings of Aesop's Fables. Color illustration's accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	The People with Five Fingers: A Native Californian Creation Tale more books like this by John Bierhorst, Robert Andrew Parker A tale shared by the different native peoples of California tells how Coyote and other animals created the world and the people who came to live in it. see all copies from $6.94!
15	Myths and Tales of the American Indians more books like this by Ed John Bierhorst see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Black Rainbow: Legends of the Incas and Myths of Ancient Peru more books like this by John Bierhorst see all copies from $5.00! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Deetkatoo: Native American Stories about Little People more books like this by John Bierhorst (Editor), Ron Hilbert Coy (Illustrator) With a blend of magic and realism, John Bier horst presents 22 tales of little people from 14 different N ative American cultures. It includes a comprehensive bibliog raphy and source notes. ' see all copies from $8.67! first editions
18 view cover	Lightning Inside You more books like this by John Bierhorst (Editor), Louise Brierley (Illustrator) Threads of seven colors are stretched on the great prairie. What is it? It runs through the valleys clapping its hands. "Rainbow" and "butterfly" are the answers to these two Native American riddles, typically drawn from the world of nature. Long hidden from view, the American Indian riddling tradition is revealed in all its variety in this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.00! \| first editions
19 view cover	Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions more books like this by John Bierhorst (Editor) The wisdom and artistry of Latin America's storytellers preserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions--combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Among the essential characters are the quiet man's wife who knew the Devil's secrets, the tree daughters who robbed their father's grave, and the ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $10.73! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Myth North America more books like this by John Bierhorst Describes the background of the myths of the Indian cultures of the North American continent, some of which have the same themes as myths of other world cultures. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| first editions
21 view cover	Lightning Inside You and Other Native American Riddles more books like this by John Bierhorst This collection of over 120 Native American riddles is the first of its kind. Translated from twenty languages -- including Aztec, Comanche, and Maya -- these riddles, paired with Louise Brierley's illustrations, capture the spirit of Native American cultures from all over the country. This amazing book provides an enthralling link to the life and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $43.75! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Way of the Earth: Native America and the Environment more books like this by John Bierhorst In this important book, the author uses native testimony and native texts to show how 'animal masters' and natural gardening protect the land from overuse, how living space is patterned, how human reproduction is controlled, and how the sun is viewed as the overlord of a closed energy system from which nothing may be removed without 'payment.' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.88! \| first editions
23	The Sacred Path: Spells, Prayers, & Power Songs of the American Indians more books like this by John Bierhorst English translations of North and South American Indian spells, prayers, and songs traditionally used in rituals associated with birth, puberty, love, travel, sickness, weather, farming, hunting, and death. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $85.45! \| first editions
24 view cover	The White Deer more books like this by John Bierhorst (Editor) Twenty-five tales from the Lenape--or Delaware--Native American Culture. Divided by type, this collection includes creation, trickster, and prophecy stories. B&w photographs illustrate the text. see all copies from $4.25! first editions
25	The Girl Who Married a Ghost and Other Tales from the North American Indian: And Other Tales from the North American Indian more books like this by Edward Curtis, John Bierhorst (Editor) see all copies from $1.99! first editions

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