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Mermaids and medicine women : Native myths and legends / Basil H. Johnston ; illustrated by Maxine Noel (Ioyan Mani).

Johnston, Basil. (Author). Royal Ontario Museum. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Critically acclaimed, Basil Johnston's collections of native mythology have brought to the printed page the spoken myths of the Ojibway (Anishinaubae) people, and showcased inspired native art. In addition to the work of Basil Johnston, Mermaids and Medicine Women includes legends by the eminent Ojibway narrator Sam Ozawamik, of the Wikwemikong First Nation, in Ontario. Spirits of the wind, water, and woods inhabit this magical book of native tales." --dust jacket

Record details

ISBN: 9780888544292
ISBN: 0888544294
Physical Description: 79 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Publisher: Toronto : Royal Ontario Museum, c1998.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally published: Tales of the Anishinaubaek. Toronto : Royal Ontario Museum, c1993.
Formatted Contents Note:	Beyond yonder (Awuss-woodih) -- In times past (Ikoh) -- Shining plant (Waussauh-gunushk) -- Thunders (Animikeek) -- Medicine woman (Mashki-aki-quaewuk) -- Snowmaker (Gaupoonikae) -- Spies (Geemootaugaedjig) -- Snake spirit (Mishi-ginaebig) -- Mermaid (Nebaunaubaequae).