John Bierhorst Books
The Sacred Path
English translations of North and South American Indian spells, prayers, and songs traditionally used in rituals associated with birth, puberty, love, travel, sickness, weather, farming, hunting, a...
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The Sacred path
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English translations of North and South American Indian spells, prayers, and songs traditionally used in rituals associated with birth, puberty, love, travel, sickness, weather, farming, hunting, a...
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Spirit child
An English translation of the Aztec version of the birth of Jesus Christ told in 1583.
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The mythology of North America
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.
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The monkey's haircut, and other stories told by the Maya
A collection of twenty-two traditional tales from the Mayas, including "How Christ Was Chased" and "The Corn in the Rock."
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The Naked bear
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A collection of sixteen traditional tales told by the Iroquois Indians, some featuring talking animals and some presenting terrifying flesh-eating creatures such as the Naked Bear, the Stone Coat,...
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The mythology of North America
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.
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