Myths and Legends of the Sioux

"Myths and Legends of the Sioux" by Marie L. McLaughlin is a compilation of Sioux stories, probably written in the early 1900s, that shares the traditions of the Sioux people. The stories in the collection portray Sioux values, ideas, and history, and they touch on topics like nature, right and wrong, and what happens because of what people do. In the beginning, McLaughlin states how moved she is by these stories from tribal elders. The early stories include quick tales showing the importance of paying attention, being careful while harvesting and the bad things that happen when people are thoughtless, the value of working hard. The opening stories show how love survives even after loss and teach lessons, all sharing the Sioux way of life and beliefs.