American Indian Creation Myths

Undistracted by recordings or notes, Pijoan listened to the stories being told until she could tell them herself. The 17 myths from Native Americans across the US portray creation from the sky, from the water, on land, and from below. Appended is an essay on the language groups represented. She was raised on the San Juan Pueblo Indian Reservation in New Mexico, and has produced several similar collections. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)