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American mythology is the body of traditional stories pertaining to America's most legendary stories and folktale, dating back to the late 1700s when the first colonists settled. "American mythology" may also refer to the modern study of these representations, and to the subject matter as represented in the literature and art of other cultures ...
Native American cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. According to Barre Toelken, feathers, beadwork, dance steps and music, the events in a story, the shape of a dwelling, or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.
For creatures found in Native American legend, see Category:Legendary creatures of the indigenous peoples of North America. Subcategories This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total.
In many versions of the story, Weavers Needle is a prominent landmark for locating the lost mine. Entrance to Lost Dutchman State Park. The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine (also known by similar names) is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the Southwestern United States.
In addition to legends of moon-eyed people of the eastern-appalachian region, there are legends of moon-eyed people that relate to other regions, or to cultures besides the Cherokee. There is a mention of moon-eyed people from Cherokee legends of Ohio.
Legendary creatures of the indigenous peoples of North America (10 C, 47 P) L. Latin American legendary creatures (3 C, 1 P) M. Mesoamerican legendary creatures (3 C ...
Guarani mythology – an indigenous people of the Gran Chaco, especially in Paraguay and parts of the surrounding areas of Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia and Some regions in the southern part of South America. Inca mythology (Religion in the Inca Empire) – a South American empire based in the central Andes mountain range.
The Nimerigar are a legendary race of little people found in the folklore of the Shoshone people of North America's Rocky Mountains. According to Shoshone tales, the Nimerigar were an aggressive people who would shoot poisoned arrows from tiny bows. Nimerigar roughly translated from Shoshone and Paiute languages means "people eaters". [1]