"Seneca Myths and Folk Tales" by Arthur C. Parker is a compilation of age-old stories handed down through generations of the Seneca people recorded in the early 20th century; it preserves the beliefs, traditions, and storytelling heritage of this culture. The collection dives into the heart of indigenous folklore and customs, revealing transformation, enchantment, and the mysteries of the natural world. It starts with the authors' own personal journey back to the Cattaraugus reservation, where he collected stories and legends from local informants. He observed the atmosphere of these oral traditions, recalling the respectful silence of children as they learned old stories about the world. Through this immersive introduction, the author frames the tales as more than just entertainment, but as an important part of the Seneca identity and heritage.
Seneca myths and folk tales
By Arthur C. (Arthur Caswell) Parker
Embark on a journey into the heart of Seneca culture with tales of magic, transformation, and ancient traditions that reflect the soul of a tribe.
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About the AuthorArthur Caswell Parker was a Native American archaeologist, historian, folklorist, museologist and noted authority on Native American culture. Of Seneca, Scottish, and English ancestry, he was director of the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences from 1924 to 1945, when he developed its holdings and research into numerous disciplines for the Genesee Region. He was an honorary trustee of the New York State Historical Association. In 1935, he was elected first president of the Society for American Archaeology.
Arthur Caswell Parker was a Native American archaeologist, historian, folklorist, museologist and noted authority on Native American culture. Of Seneca, Scottish, and English ancestry, he was director of the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences from 1924 to 1945, when he developed its holdings and research into numerous disciplines for the Genesee Region. He was an honorary trustee of the New York State Historical Association. In 1935, he was elected first president of the Society for American Archaeology.
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