In the 19th century, the Cherokees were known as one of the "Five Civilized Tribes", because they had integrated numerous cultural and technological practices of their European-American neighbors. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, they are the largest of the 563 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States.
The Cherokee’s have a vast history of Myth and Legend as well as a rich history. Included in this book are a large collection of Legends containing the history of the medicine bag, the dream catcher, the peace pipe, the first moccasins, the first fire, and many more.
The collection of Myths include: The Raven, Why The Mole Lives Underground, Dream Walk, How The Milky Way Came To Be, Cycle Of The Season, The First Stawberries, Why The Rabbit Has A Short Tail, How The Red Bird Got It’s Color, How The Turkey Got It’s Beard, The Bullfrog Lover, The Star Feathers, The Snake Boy, The Daughter Of The Sun, Dance Of The Blue Blanket, Coyote Creates The Earth, How The Coyote Brought Fire To The People, The Tortoise And The Hair, and many more.
This book also looks back at the Cherokee people’s history, as well as, tells of their achievements and contains pictures from historical events and figures. Also included is a look into the world of Cherokee Shamanism.
In short, this is a tribute to a truly great people.
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