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Myths of the Jicarilla Apaches

Journal of American folk-lore11Published In 1898 • Pages: 253-271

By: Russell, Frank.

Abstract
This source presents texts of Jicarilla myths on the following subjects: origin of the Apaches, Death of the Great Elk, origin of animals, origin of fire, origin and destruction of the Bear, Fox, and Porcupine, Fox and Wildcat, Fox and Deer, Fox and Kingfisher, Fox and Mountain Lion, Fox and Rabbit, two blind old women, Beaver and old man, and the old beggar.
Subjects
Cultural participation
Literary texts
Verbal arts
Mythology
culture
Jicarilla Apache
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
M. A. Marcus ; 1984
Field Date
1898
Coverage Date
1897
Coverage Place
Jicarilla Apache Reservation; New Mexico, United States
Notes
Frank Russell
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
17028737
LCSH
Jicarilla Indians