ANTH 543 / ANTH 497: Indigenous Ways of Knowing

A collection of Native American folktales and traditional stories that can be read online.

A comprehensive list of books and articles on the topic.

Again, a comprehensive list of books and articles on Native American stories. Check also the list of Related Topics.

A list of works on the topic.

"...American Indian oral tradition is diverse, vibrant and, in almost all its manifestations, an affirmation of community and individual well-being and identity. Regardless of their diverse backgrounds, Oklahoma Indian communities all value speaking as a social practice, and the ability to speak in and about tribal tradition is highly valued..."

Historica Canada presents a brief overview of Thunderbird, a supernatural creature prominent in Northwest Coast Indigenous myths.

The most important underwater being for the Ojibwa is Mishipeshu, which means "the Great Lynx." This fantastic dragon-like animal resembles a feline with horns, symbols of his power.

Nanabozo is a mythological culture hero found in the cosmological traditions of the Algonquian tribes of central and eastern Canada.

A collection of biographies and works of first Native authors who include elements of oral tradition in their writings.