There are certain Native American legends that have been told over and over by anthropologists, but often these tales are twisted up due to the time period or untrue beliefs about the tribe that the tales were coming from. The new book Voices of the Winds covers more than 130 Native American legends, and does so with most being told by elders and tribal historians who. From the infamous tales of Coyote and Raven, to the origins of the Thunderbird, there are some familiar favorites and others that may not be as well known outside of an individual tribe. The book is organized into different regions of the United States, and are drawn from many tribes. The book includes line art drawings to accompany many of the stories, as well as an introduction about the piece and where it comes from.
Voices of the Wind helps bring Native American tales forward and makes them accessible for those who have never heard them before. It is now available from Quarto Publishing.
