Daniel G. Brinton: American Hero-Myths

Daniel G. Brinton: American Hero-Myths
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This volume is a contribution to the comparative study of religions. It is an endeavor to present in a critically correct light some of the fundamental conceptions which are found in the native beliefs of the tribes of America.

Contents:

Preface.

Chapter I. - Introductory.

Chapter II. The Hero-Gods Of The Algonkins And Iroquois.

§1. The Algonkin Myth Of Michabo.

§2. The Iroquois Myth Of Ioskeha.

Chapter III. - The Hero-God Of The Aztec Tribes.

§1. The Two Antagonists.

§2. Quetzalcoatl The God.

§3. Quetzalcoatl, The Hero Of Tula.

§4. Quetzalcoatl As Lord Of The Winds.

§5. The Return Of Quetzalcoatl.

Chapter IV. - The Hero-Gods Of The Mayas.

§1. The Culture Hero, Itzamná.

§2. The Culture Hero, Kukulcan.

Chapter V. - The Quichua Hero-God Viracocha.

Chapter VI. - The Extension And Influence Of The Typical Hero-Myth.

Daniel Garrison Brinton - His Life