Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion

Folklorist Gary R. Varner takes a look at various myths legends and beliefs of Native Americans in this book. Included are stories and archaeological finds from various lands that suggest cultural contacts between explorers from China Japan the Mediterranean and Europe with Native Americans in pre-Columbian times. Native American folklore and myths are examined including the universal legends of the flood and stories of the mysterious god-men such as Quetzalcoatl Votan and Chinigchinix who brought the arts technology and civilization to indigenous cultures. Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion is a fact-filled yet fascinating story of the original inhabitants of North and South America. Varner has written several books on folklore and mythology and is a member of various sections of the American Folklore Society. Illustrated 252 pages.