The Man Who Married the Moon

""The Man Who Married the Moon and Other Pueblo Indian Folk Tales"" is a collection of traditional stories from the Pueblo Indian tribes of the American Southwest. Compiled by Charles F. Lummis, an American journalist and anthropologist who lived among the Pueblo people in the late 19th century, the book features tales of adventure, romance, and spirituality that have been passed down through generations of indigenous storytellers.The stories in the book are rich in symbolism and offer insight into the Pueblo worldview and cultural practices. They feature characters such as the trickster Coyote, the wise old man Spider, and the beautiful goddesses of the moon and sun. The tales explore themes such as the importance of community, the power of nature, and the struggle between good and evil.The book includes an introduction by Lummis that provides historical and cultural context for the stories, as well as notes on the Pueblo language and customs. The tales are presented in English, but Lummis has preserved many of the original Pueblo words and phrases, adding to the authenticity of the collection.Overall, ""The Man Who Married the Moon and Other Pueblo Indian Folk Tales"" is a fascinating glimpse into the rich storytelling traditions of the Pueblo people and a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and folklore.1894. Of all the aboriginal peoples that remain in North America, none is richer in folklore than the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. They have nineteen �������cities������� in this territory, and seven in Arizona; and each has its little outlying colonies. It is from the wonderful folklore of the Teewahn that Mr. Lummis learned, after long study of the people, their language, customs and myths, and taken, unchanged and unembellished, this series of Indian fairy tales. He was extremely careful to preserve, in his translations, the exact Indian spirit. An absolutely literal translation would be almost unintelligible to English readers, but he took no liberties with the real meaning. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.