South Wind's Journeys: A Tillamook Epic Reconstructed from Several Sources
Published In
Salish Myths and Legends: One People’s Stories
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
January 2008
Abstract
Salish Myths and Legends features an array of Trickster stories centered on Coyote, Mink, and other memorable characters, as well as stories of the frightening Basket Ogress, accounts of otherworldly journeys, classic epic cycles such as South Wind’s Journeys and the Bluejay Cycle, tales of such legendary animals as Beaver and Lady Louse from the beginning of time, and stories that explain why things are the way they are. The anthology also includes humorous traditional tales, speeches, and fascinating stories of encounters with whites, including “Circling Raven and the Jesuits.”
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Citation Details
Deur, Douglas and Thompson, M., "South Wind's Journeys: A Tillamook Epic Reconstructed from Several Sources" (2008). Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations. 300.