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2024.
Language
English
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"The legend of Medusa is retold as an empowering feminist tale in an Indian-mythology-inspired world"--
Sixteen-year-old Manisha is no stranger to monsters--she's been running from them for years, from beasts who roam the jungle to the King's army, who forced her people, the naga, to scatter to the ends of the earth. You might think that the kingdom's famed holy temples atop the floating mountains, where Manisha is now a priestess, would be safe--but...
3) Black sun
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Series
Between earth and sky volume 1
Language
English
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"A god will return when the earth and sky converge under the black sun in the holy city of Tova... The winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world. Meanwhile, a ship launches from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship, Xiala, is a disgraced Teek whose...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The spiritual practices of Native Americans are as diverse and bountiful as the Nations themselves, renowned for their inextricable ties to nature and geographical location. Today, many Indigenous customs are still conflated and misunderstood, even throuogh their influence is seen and felt in every corner of the country,"-- page [4] of cover.
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English
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"In The Soul of the Indian, first published in 1911, Charles A. Eastman's aim was "to paint the religious life of the typical American Indian as it was before he knew the white man." The new introduction by Brenda J. Child grounds this important book in contemporary studies"--publisher.
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In order to protect this precious creation, Wakȟ?aŋ Tȟ?aŋka needed to hide it where it would always be safe and turned to our animal relatives for help. Together, they found the perfect place. Do you know where they chose? The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation is not just a book; it's an immersive experience that invites children to explore a world of cultural richness, creativity, and the interconnectedness of all things"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The Arctic and Subarctic region stretches across Alaska and northern Canada. Traditional Stories of the Arctic and Subarctic Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Inuit, Iñupiat, and Woodland Cree. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. " --...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The Northwest Coast region covers the strip of land along the Pacific coast of Canada and the northern United States. Traditional Stories of the Northwest Coast Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Haida, Quileute, and Lummi. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Amazon.com.
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The Southwest region covers the dry, inland areas of what are now Arizona, New Mexico, and southwest Texas. Traditional Stories of the Southwest Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Navajo, Zuni, and Apache.Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--Publisher's...
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