{"product_id":"myths-of-the-toba-and-alfred-metraux-9781164483519","title":"Myths Of The Toba And Pilaga Indians Of The Gran Chaco","description":"Myths of the Toba and Pilaga Indians of the Gran Chaco is a book written by Alfred Metraux, a renowned anthropologist and ethnologist. The book is a collection of myths and legends of two indigenous groups from the Gran Chaco region of South America, namely the Toba and Pilaga Indians. The book offers a comprehensive insight into the cultural and spiritual beliefs of these two tribes, their way of life, and their relationship with the natural world. The myths are presented in their original form, with translations and annotations provided by the author to aid in understanding the context and meaning of the stories.The myths in the book cover a wide range of topics, including creation stories, tales of heroes and villains, and explanations of natural phenomena. The stories provide a glimpse into the worldview of the Toba and Pilaga people, their values, and their understanding of the world around them.Overall, Myths of the Toba and Pilaga Indians of the Gran Chaco is an essential read for anyone interested in the cultural heritage and mythology of indigenous peoples. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of anthropology, ethnology, and South American studies, as well as anyone interested in the rich and diverse cultural traditions of the Toba and Pilaga Indians.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alfred Metraux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 116448351X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781164483519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Alfred Metraux","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44063941427455,"sku":"9781164483519","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0c2ad168-5f93-44ae-a1b2-05f55961479b.jpg?v=1685392571","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/myths-of-the-toba-and-alfred-metraux-9781164483519","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}