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Native myth and modern religion among the Klamath Indians

Journal of American folklore • 65 • 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.

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