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Huron folk-lore: I. cosmogonic myths. The good and evil minds

Journal of American folk-lore1 (3) • Published In 1888 • Pages: 177-183

By: Hale, Horatio.

Abstract
In this article presents the Huron-Wendat cosmogonic myth, introduced as having strong moral component. The dialect of the Wendat informants is also briefly discussed, which the author claims is a relatively archaic form of Huron-Iroquois, closest to that of the Petun (Tionontati).
Subjects
Mythology
Texts translated into english
culture
Huron/Wendat
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2015
Field Date
1872-1874
Coverage Date
1872-1874
Coverage Place
Amherstburg (Anderdon), Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Notes
Horatio Hale
Kraus Reprint Co., 1979
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
17028737
LCSH
Wyandot Indians