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Native myth and modern religion among the Klamath Indians

Journal of American folklore65 • Published In 1952 • Pages: 217-226

By: Spencer, Robert F..

Abstract
This brief article is a discussion of the relationship between aboriginal ideas about mythology and religion and how they are integrated with Christian ideas. Kemu'kemps, the Klamath culture hero, essentially a trickster figure similar to Coyote, is frequently associated with the Christian God. However, many feel he is more similar to Satan. Hence there is a confusion about the relationship, but some kind of syncretism is common.
Subjects
Culture summary
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Mythology
culture
Klamath
HRAF PubDate
1998
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnographer
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Martin Malone ; Marlene Martin ; 1974
Field Date
Summers, 1948, 1949
Coverage Date
1948-1949
Coverage Place
Klamath County, Oregon, United States
Notes
by Robert F. Spencer
LCCN
17028737
LCSH
Klamath Indians