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The mythology of North America
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New York : Morrow, c1985.
Physical Desc:
ix, 259 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Carmichael
398.208997 B588 1985
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Describes the background of the myths of the Indian cultures of the North American continent, some of which have the same themes as myths of other world cultures.

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Includes index.
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 235-253.
Description
Describes the background of the myths of the Indian cultures of the North American continent, some of which have the same themes as myths of other world cultures.
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Bierhorst, J. (1985). The mythology of North America. New York, Morrow.

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Bierhorst, John. 1985. The Mythology of North America. New York, Morrow.

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Bierhorst, John, The Mythology of North America. New York, Morrow, 1985.

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Bierhorst, John. The Mythology of North America. New York, Morrow, 1985.

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