Oceanic, American Indian, And African Myths Of Snaring The Sun (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258493639)

""Oceanic, American Indian, and African Myths of Snaring the Sun"" is a book written by Katharine Luomala that explores the myths and legends surrounding the concept of capturing the sun in various cultures. The book delves into the beliefs and practices of Oceanic, American Indian, and African societies, analyzing the ways in which they attempted to capture the sun in their myths and rituals. Luomala examines the symbolism and significance of the sun in these cultures and how it was revered as a powerful force in nature. The book also explores the different methods that were believed to be effective in snaring the sun, such as using nets, ropes, or traps. With its comprehensive analysis of these myths, ""Oceanic, American Indian, and African Myths of Snaring the Sun"" offers a unique insight into the beliefs and practices of these cultures and sheds light on their rich cultural heritage.Bernice P. Bishop Museum Bulletin 168.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.

Author: Katharine Luomala
ISBN-10: 1258493632
ISBN-13: 9781258493639
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/13/2012
Pages: 62
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d