Myths Of The Toba And Pilaga Indians Of The Gran Chaco

By Alfred Métraux

Book Overview

Myths of the Toba and Pilaga Indians of the Gran Chaco is a book written by Alfred Metraux. The book is a collection of myths and legends of two indigenous tribes of the Gran Chaco region in South America, namely the Toba and Pilaga Indians. The myths and legends in the book were collected by Metraux during his fieldwork in the region in the 1920s and 1930s.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the myths and legends of the Toba Indians, while the second part focuses on the myths and legends of the Pilaga Indians. Each part consists of several chapters, with each chapter dedicated to a specific myth or legend.The book provides an insight into the religious beliefs and cultural practices of the Toba and Pilaga Indians. The myths and legends in the book cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, tales of heroes and monsters, and stories of the afterlife.The book is written in a scholarly style and includes detailed footnotes and references. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of anthropology, folklore, and South American studies. It is also an interesting read for anyone interested in the myths and legends of indigenous peoples.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163135615
• ISBN13: 9781163135617
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"