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Tales from the Great Turtle - Fantasy in the Native American Tradition
Tales from the Great Turtle Fantasy in the Native American Tradition Author:Piers Anthony, Richard Gilliam, Editors The original inhabitants of North and South America have a rich tradition of stories and legend, but few contemporary writers have turned to this ancient body of legend to inspire their work. Spurred by his longtime interest in American pre-history and the storytelling traditions of Native Americans, bestselling writer Piers Anthony has co... more »mmissioned and gathered these tales and fantasies based on those traditions. Between the covers are 29 stories written by Native American storytellers and well known fantasy writers, by writers making their first sale and popular favorites, including Anthony himself. What they have in common is that they were sparked by the varied traditions of the many peoples of the Western hemisphere, from the trickster tales of Raven and Cayote, to the Jaguar stories of central America.« less