According to the Foreword: "In publishing these "Myths of the Sioux," I deem it proper to state that I am of one-fourth Sioux blood. My maternal grandfather, Captain Duncan Graham, a Scotchman by birth, who had seen service in the British Army, was one of a party of Scotch Highlanders who in 1811 arrived in the British Northwest by way of York Factory, Hudson Bay, to found what was known as the Selkirk Colony, near Lake Winnipeg, now within the province of Manitoba, Canada. Soon after his ...

Gaelic songs are beautiful to listen to and to sing. Until now, it has been extremely difficult for anyone without knowledge of the Irish language (Gaelic) to sing the songs of that tradition. A must for anyone who has always longed to sing the old songs of Ireland, this book and audio download available online decodes the Irish language for those who aspire to sing these songs without undertaking an Irish language course. The fourteen songs are presented in an accessible fashion. In the o...

The timid rabbit who outwits the tyrannical bear, the wonderful turtle who marries the Indian chief's daughter, the pet crane who saves a family—these and many other legendary figures appear in Myths and Legends of the Sioux. Marie L. McLaughlin, born to a white father and a mixed-blood Sioux mother, heard these stories while growing up among the eastern Sioux of Minnesota. When she recorded them for posterity in 1916 she had long been the wife of James McLaughlin, whom she served as inter...

Marie L. McLaughlin was an American ethnographer and writer who dedicated her work to documenting and preserving Native American folklore and culture. "Myths and Legends of the Sioux" focuses specifically on the Sioux tribe, sharing their rich oral traditions and providing insights into their beliefs, customs, and spiritual practices.The book presents a variety of stories passed down through generations, including tales of creation, animal characters, heroic deeds, and supernatural beings....

"Myths and Legends of the Sioux" authored by Mrs. Marie L. McLaughlin is a remarkable compilation that delves into the spiritual and cultural universe of the Sioux Native American tribe. Marie L. McLaughlin, an accomplished ethnographer and folklorist, gives a compilation of narratives which shed light on the tribe's beliefs, history, and worldview. With vivid storytelling, McLaughlin digs into a wide spectrum of myths and legends, from creation stories to tales of heroic persons, spirits,...

Christians have a special worldview affecting how they experience depression, the "common cold" afflicting our emotional well-being, and that is the focus of this short book. In it, Christians and the important people in their support networks will read about the good news and the bad, the blessings and pitfalls that a Christian faith brings to the problem of managing depressions. The book is hopeful without being simplistic, and it is steadfast in its commitment to the goal of human flour...

In their introduction to this anthology, James Bruce Ross and Mary Martin McLaughlin remind us that "no area of the past is dead if we are alive to it. The variety, the complexity, the sheer humanity of the middle ages live most meaningfully in their own authentic voices." The Portable Medieval Reader assembles an entire chorus of those voices—of kings, warriors, prelates, merchants, artisans, chroniclers, and scholars—that together convey a lively, intimate impression of ...

Herein you will find 38 Sioux folk and fairy tales for children. Each story has a moral to teach a life-lesson to children. Here you will find stories like - The Forgotten Ear Of Corn, The Little Mice, The Pet Rabbit, The Story Of The Lost Wife, The Faithful Lovers, The Brave Who Went On The Warpath Alone And Won The Name Of The Lone Warrior, The Legend of Standing Rock and many, many more.The 38 stories contained in this little volume were told to the compiler by the older men and...

A story of magic and triumph over hardship, with a shocking ending. At 6300 words, this story is a perfect short read. Marlys, excited about being accepted as an apprentice sorceress, is astonished to find that the other apprentices bully her mercilessly. No matter how hard she tries, no matter what she does, she isn’t good enough. Worse, no one seems interested in teaching her sorcery. Can she become a sorceress despite this, and, if given the chance for revenge, will she take it?

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unveil the intricate workings of the human mind and explore the profound influence biology has on our actions and choices. This captivating book delves into the latest scientific discoveries to provide a comprehensive understanding of the biological foundations of our behavior.Drawing upon cutting-edge research in neuroscience, genetics, and psychology, the book explores the complex interplay between our brain, body, and environment. Fr...

This collection examines the ways in which women have used political rhetoric and political discourse to provide leadership, or assert their right to leadership, at the national level. While over the years women have broken through traditional roles, they are still underrepresented in political leadership. In this text, scholars consider the various factors that continue to restrict political leadership opportunities for women as well as some of the ways in which individual women have stra...

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