Native American Stories of the Sacred: Annotated & Explained

Native American Sacred Stories: Annotated & Explained is not just another collection of tales from long ago. Drawn from a variety of North American Indian tribes, these stories capture the voices of Native communities by depicting their perspectives on creation, the origins of fire, the paths of their spiritual journeys, respect for the earth, and more. The sacredness of the stories is respected and preserved in these sensitive retellings by a descendent of the Algonquin people. Evan Pritchard guides readers from beginner to scholar in understanding various forms of Native American mysticism through the vibrant medium of storytelling. His fresh and probing commentary helps readers gain valuable insight into the sometimes obscure symbolism of these tales, which derive from all over the continent. Readers of all faiths will be inspired by these stories and the facing-page commentary to develop a more intimate understanding of Mother Earth, Father Sky, and the Great Spirit which encompasses us all.