The Myths of the Iroquois

It is not the purpose of this volume to deal to any considerable extent with the history of the Indians, but simply to present some of the legends of the Iroquois. To the reader or student, however, is due a brief statement as to the authority from which the folk-lore contained herein has been drawn, that there may remain no question as to its Indian LegendsThe AuthorityThe Confederation of the IroquoisBirth of the ArbutusA Legend of the RiverLegends of the CornThe First WinterThe Great MosquitoThe Story of OniataThe Mirror in the WaterThe Buzzard's CoveringOrigin of the VioletThe Turtle ClanThe Healing WatersThe Sacrifice of AliquipisoWhy the Animals do not TalkThe Message BearersThe Wise Sachem's GiftThe Flying HeadThe Ash TreeThe HunterHiawathaThe PeacemakerAn Unwelcome VisitorBits of Folk-LoreThe Happy Hunting-GroundsThe Sacred Stone of the Oneidas