The mythology of North America

By John Bierhorst

Describes the background of the myths of the Indian cultures of the North American continent, some of which have the same themes as myths of other world cultures.

The Mythology of Mexico and Central America

By John Bierhorst

Discusses the mythology from Indians of various regions of Mexico and Central America, describing origins, comparing the similar tales, and presenting some of the myths themselves.

The mythology of South America

By John Bierhorst

Discusses the mythology from Indians of various regions of South America, describing origins, comparing the similar tales, and presenting some of the myths themselves.

The woman who fell from the sky

By John Bierhorst

Describes how the creation of the world was begun by a woman who fell down to earth from the sky country, and how it was finished by her two sons Sapling and Flint.

The woman who fell from the sky

By John Bierhorst

Describes how the creation of the world was begun by a woman who fell down to earth from the sky country, and how it was finished by her two sons Sapling and Flint.

The mythology of South America

By John Bierhorst

Discusses the mythology from Indians of various regions of South America, describing origins, comparing the similar tales, and presenting some of the myths themselves.

The way of the earth

By John Bierhorst

The Hungry Woman

By John Bierhorst

A collection of narratives from Aztec Indian lore.

The White Deer

By John Bierhorst

The Deetkatoo

By John Bierhorst