Synopsis
Explore the disappearing voices of the Chilula people through their enduring myths and tales.
The book gathers folk literature from a fading Native community, offering authentic texts that illuminate belief, daily life, and the supernatural. Framed by careful notes on language, source, and context, this edition preserves a rich body of stories once shared with the Hupa, reflecting shared traditions and regional nuance. It blends storytelling with ethnographic detail to help readers understand how these narratives shaped place, identity, and memory.
- Read vivid myths and tales that convey atmosphere, monsters, medicine, and journeys between worlds
- See how language, dialect, and transcription shape our understanding of Indigenous narratives
- Learn about the people who preserved these stories and the methods used to record them
- Gain historical context for the Chilula and their connection to neighboring groups in California
Ideal for readers of indigenous folklore, ethnography, and California Native history.
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Chilula Texts (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents the rich folk literature of a disappearing group of Native Americans, preserving their captivating tales and legends. The author, a respected ethnographer, ventured into the depths of the Bald Hills region and recorded the oral traditions of the Chilula people, who shared stories once told by their kin in Hupa Valley. By delving into their creation myths, love medicine rituals, deer hunting adventures, money magic, and encounters with supernatural beings, this book invites readers to experience the vibrant spiritual world and cultural practices of these Native Americans. The texts offer a glimpse into their beliefs, values, and unique perspective on the natural world, revealing the intricate tapestry of their cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334126215_0
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Chilula Texts Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334126215
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Chilula Texts Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334126215
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