The Rotinonshonni : A Traditional Iroquoian History through the Eyes of Teharonhia:wako and Sawiskera /

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This book offers a comprehensive history based on the oral traditions of the Rotinonshonni Longhouse People, also known as the Iroquois. Drawing upon J.N.B. Hewitt's translation and the oral presentations of Cayuga Elder Jacob Thomas, the author records the Iroquois creation story, the origin o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rice, Brian, 1955-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, [2013]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Iroquois mythology.
Iroquois Indians.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Ethnic Studies > Native American Studies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Folklore & Mythology.
Mythologie iroquoise.
Iroquois (Indiens) > Folklore.
Iroquois (Indiens) > Histoire.
Iroquois Indians > Folklore.
Iroquois Indians > History.
History.
Folklore.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The creation story
  • The clan system and the migration of the Rotinonshonni to their traditional territory
  • The Kayeneren:kowa (Great Way of Peace)
  • Sawiskera gains control
  • The Kari:wio of Skanyiatar:io.

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