Native American Stories & Legends - Tales of Gods, Heroes & Monsters

Algonquins, Iroquois, Ojibwe - the myriad tribes of North America and their folktales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The retold tales collected for this new book celebrate the diverse tribal vision of a rich and powerful tradition that still resonates today.

About the author

Dr Angelo Baca (Diné/Hopi) is a cultural activist, scholar, filmmaker and public lands advocate at Rhode Island School of Design's History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences Department. His primary research focuses on the tribally-led initiative of the Bears Ears National Monument. His research interests include Indigenous international repatriation, food sovereignty, public lands, and protection of sacred lands. He is committed to collaborative research with Indigenous communities, empowering traditional knowledge keepers in stewarding stories and landscapes. He is deeply dedicated to Western and Indigenous knowledge on equal and respectful terms. 
Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Product details

• Assisted by: Angelo Baca (Foreword)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 13.05.2025
• EAN: 9781835622612
• ISBN: 978-1-83562-261-2
• No. of pages: 416
• Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, HISTORY / Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), HISTORY / Civilization, Myth & legend told as fiction, History of the Americas, Relating to Native American people, History of the Americas: pre-Columbian period, Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales