TY - BOOK ID - 137742277 TI - Salish myths and legends AU - Thompson, M Terry AU - Egesdal, Steven M PY - 2008 SN - 1281734039 9786611734039 0803217641 9780803217645 9780803210899 0803210892 PB - Lincoln University of Nebraska Press DB - UniCat KW - Salishan mythology. KW - Salishan Indians KW - Tales KW - Legends UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:137742277 AB - 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." ER -