Myths and Tales of the Jicarilla Apache Indians (Native American) by Edward Morris Opler

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Classic study of myths relating to creation, agriculture and rain, hunting rituals, coyote cycle, monstrous enemy stories, many more.

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Original publication date: 1938

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DDC/MDS: 398.2 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Folklore & Folktales Folk literature
LCC: E99 .J5 .O66 — History of the United States America Indians of North America Indian tribes and cultures
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