Old Indian Legends: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Old Indian Legends is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Zitkala-Sa (1876–1938).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Old Indian Legends" by Zitkala-Sa is a collection of Sioux stories published in 1901. Concerned about assimilation's impact on tribal children, the Yankton Dakota writer sought to preserve her people's traditional tales. The collection features fourteen legends, including five stories about Iktomi, an unlucky trickster spider fairy whose schemes repeatedly backfire. Through encounters with ducks, muskrats, coyotes, and other creatures, Iktomi's cunning plans consistently unravel, offering timeless lessons about greed, impatience, and the consequences of breaking promises.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Old Indian Legends
- Author credits: Zitkala-Sa (1876–1938)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Dakota Indians -- Folklore
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- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Short Stories
- Native America
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