A collection of American Indian myths and legends illustrating the customs and values of the traditional Indian way of life.

Includes index.

The first Americans -- The coming of Raven -- Sedna, the witch under the sea -- The origin of the winds -- The woman and the giant -- Hare and Otter -- The seven sisters -- Gluscap, Lord of the North -- The girl who married a bear -- Raven and the beavers -- Only One, the great shaman -- The strong man -- The big turtle -- The wampum bird -- Why the opossum's tail is bare -- The morning star -- Scar Face and the sun dance -- Behind the waterfall -- The search for the buffalo -- The adventures of Iktomi -- Hasjelti's dance -- The corn maidens -- Rabbit shoots the sun -- The theft of fire -- The hummingbird brothers -- The woman and the butterflies -- Symbols in the North American Indian myths -- The names -- Index.