The mythology of South America : with a new afterword /

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 nort...

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Main Author:	Bierhorst, John (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Subjects:	Indian mythology > South America. Indians of South America > Folklore. Indian mythology. Indians of South America. South America. Indianer Mythologie Südamerika Folklore.
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