The Children of the Morning Light

Wampanoag tales

72 pages

English language

Published Nov. 2, 1994 by Macmillan, Maxwell Macmillan Canada, Maxwell Macmillan International.

ISBN:
978-0-02-765905-4
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OCLC Number:
26766636

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4 stars (1 review)

A collection of traditional stories that describe the creation of the world and the early history of the Wampanoag Indians in southeastern Massachusetts.

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The Children of the Morning Light

4 stars

I'm surprised at how similar so many creation stories are. I wonder how much of that is a result of folk stories subtly changing to fit with the pressures of Christian missionaries — probably some, but I suspect there is also a inherent sameness in many creation stories.

I quite liked the story of Grandfather Sun spending less and less time in the sky because people weren't friendly or grateful with him, that will definitely stick in my memory.

I am grateful for this book, but I do wish it included more stories and talked a little more about the history of the stories. I can understand why it doesn't, though.

Subjects

  • Wampanoag Indians -- Folklore.
  • Wampanoag mythology.
  • Wampanoag Indians -- Folklore.
  • Indians of North America -- Massachusetts -- Folklore.
  • Creation -- Folklore.