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Water Stories of Native American and Asian Indians - by Teresa Pijoan & Arun Chintaman Prabhune (Paperback)
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- The water legends in this book are from nomadic and settled groups of Native American and Asian Indians of rural India and have marked similarities.
- Author(s): Teresa Pijoan & Arun Chintaman Prabhune
- 306 Pages
- Social Science, Folklore & Mythology
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Water themed stories from Native American Indians and Asian Indians based on traditional rituals, faiths, and beliefs from these two cultures that give insight into the resemblances of these two native peoples.Book Synopsis
The water legends in this book are from nomadic and settled groups of Native American and Asian Indians of rural India and have marked similarities. There are stories with local mythological and legendary themes covering historical as well as relatively recent periods. Each story highlights man's life-threatening struggle with nature and, in particular, the water element. Readers will enjoy the similar stories and cultural references of two different native peoples and learn the different types of characters, personalities, traditional dresses, traditional foods, emotions, wishes, views, moral values, rituals, faiths, and beliefs from these two cultures. Everyone has their own legends and myths that help create an awareness of their own purpose, their own life and their personal character. These are stories for all ages to explore, believe and experience.
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