"Seven Mohave Myths" by A. L. (Alfred Louis) Kroeber is a mid-20th century study of the Mohave Indians' myths, revealing their civilization, traditions passed down by story telling, and method for how they deliver their stories. This collection keeps alive key stories from the Mohave, all created with unique song formats, that reveals a sense of the history and understanding of their world. The introduction explains these tales' important impact on Mohave life. These stores serve more then just retellings; they serve a purpose of teaching and ceremony. Many of the stories stem from the dreams and actual life of the storytellers. For example, the saga of "Cane" tells the story of two brothers, Pukehane and T{sh}it{sh}uvare, and their journey as they deal with personal battles and family dynamics shaped by their society. The text shows the complexities of the oral tradition, and how the story telling techniques contribute to their role as artifacts of their civilization.
Seven Mohave Myths
By A. L. (Alfred Louis) Kroeber
Listen to cultural narratives where the listener is invited to join two brothers through personal trials and familial connections, painted through song, dreams, and experiences, from a native culture.
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About the AuthorAlfred Louis Kroeber was an American cultural anthropologist. He received his PhD under Franz Boas at Columbia University in 1901, the first doctorate in anthropology awarded by Columbia. He was also the first professor appointed to the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. He played an integral role in the early days of its Museum of Anthropology, where he served as director from 1909 through 1947. Kroeber provided detailed information about Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi people, whom he studied over a period of years. He was the father of the acclaimed novelist, poet, and writer of short stories Ursula K. Le Guin.
Alfred Louis Kroeber was an American cultural anthropologist. He received his PhD under Franz Boas at Columbia University in 1901, the first doctorate in anthropology awarded by Columbia. He was also the first professor appointed to the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. He played an integral role in the early days of its Museum of Anthropology, where he served as director from 1909 through 1947. Kroeber provided detailed information about Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi people, whom he studied over a period of years. He was the father of the acclaimed novelist, poet, and writer of short stories Ursula K. Le Guin.
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