Remaking the earth : a creation story from the Great Plains of North America /
Normal View MARC View ISBD Viewby Goble, Paul.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Orchard Books, (New York :) Physical details: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Subject(s): Creation --Mythology --Great Plains. | Legends --Great Plains. | Algonquin Indians --Folklore. | Indians of North America --Great Plains --Folklore. | Folklore --Great Plains. | Creation --Folklore. Year : 1996
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary School | 398.2 GOB | Available |
Includes bibliographical references.
Added to collection 2005 school year from book fair profits.
In this Algonquin "Earth Diver" creation myth, woven from the ideas of several traditional tales, the water birds and animals left behind when the old world was flooded dive for mud so that the Creator can make dry land again.