Evelyn Wolfson

This book looks at the lives and traditions of four nations - the Iroquois, the Cherokee, the Sioux and the Hopi. Ages 4-8.

Storytellers told two kinds of stories: ancient and recent. Ancient stories told about encounters with animals in human form, and about witches and sea goddesses. Recent tales included the adventures of hunters on land and sea--stories about courage, strength, vanity, and conceit.

During the Dark Ages, Britain was without a king and the country was divided. Death and destruction reigned over the land as power-hungry overlords armed themselves and fought against their fellow countrymen. Out of those dark and violent centuries, a legendary leader arose; King Arthur became one of the most famous figures in British literature.

Roman and Greek mythology share many of the same gods and goddesses. However, Roman myths have evolved more from real, historical figures and events than did tales from Greek mythology.

Long before they were written down, American Indian myths were kept alive by a strong oral tradition. These fascinating stories embrace a wide variety of supernatural characters, including animals, spirit-beings, and heavenly bodies, all of whom helped shape the universe.