Myths and Legends of the Sioux
Marie L. McLaughlin
Play
Length 4 h 49 min
Chapters 39
First published 1916
This collection of Sioux legends, with nearly 40 tales, provides a rich window into the cultural beliefs and values of the Sioux people. Through stories passed down across generations, these myths and legends not only serve to impart life lessons but also offer deep insights into the Sioux worldview. A central theme in many of these tales is the profound respect for nature and its creatures, illustrating how the Sioux people viewed the natural world as interconnected with human life. - Summary by Anthony Karl Futterer
Chapters
1
FOREWORD Read by John 6:38
2
THE FORGOTTEN EAR OF CORN Read by John 2:04
3
THE LITTLE MICE Read by John 2:00
4
THE PET RABBIT Read by John 3:01
5
THE PET DONKEY Read by John 3:40
6
THE RABBIT AND THE ELK Read by skgardner 1:55
7
THE RABBIT AND THE GROUSE GIRLS Read by John 3:15
8
THE FAITHFUL LOVERS Read by ShrimpPhish 9:05
9
THE ARTICHOKE AND THE MUSKRAT Read by David Fremont 2:32
10
THE RABBIT AND THE BEAR WITH THE FLINT BODY Read by skgardner 4:20
11
STORY OF THE LOST WIFE Read by ShrimpPhish 5:04
12
THE RACCOON AND THE CRAWFISH Read by David Fremont 3:11
13
LEGEND OF STANDING ROCK Read by Conan Drum 2:34
14
STORY OF THE PEACE PIPE Read by Conan Drum 2:40
15
A BASHFUL COURTSHIP Read by ShrimpPhish 2:58
16
THE SIMPLETON’S WISDOM Read by Denis Gagné 4:33
17
A LITTLE BRAVE AND THE MEDICINE WOMAN Read by ShrimpPhish 5:24
18
THE BOUND CHILDREN Read by Aleacia Messiah 10:11
19
THE SIGNS OF CORN Read by Gila Labinger Freeberg 3:37
20
STORY OF THE RABBITS Read by MThompsonVO 1:59
21
HOW THE RABBIT LOST HIS TAIL Read by MThompsonVO 12:12
22
UNKTOMI AND THE ARROWHEADS Read by Squish 4:42
23
THE BEAR AND THE RABBIT HUNT BUFFALO Read by skgardner 9:38
24
THE BRAVE WHO WENT ON THE WARPATH ALONE AND WON THE NAME OF THE LONE WARRIOR Read by bilwelvox 13:33
25
THE SIOUX WHO MARRIED THE CROW CHIEF’S DAUGHTER Read by Traceyann 6:52
26
THE BOY AND THE TURTLES Read by John 3:50
27
THE HERMIT, OR THE GIFT OF CORN Read by Gila Labinger Freeberg 5:44
28
THE MYSTERIOUS BUTTE Read by Traceyann 5:08
29
THE WONDERFUL TURTLE Read by Gila Labinger Freeberg 6:17
30
THE MAN AND THE OAK Read by Gila Labinger Freeberg 7:23
31
STORY OF THE TWO YOUNG FRIENDS Read by ShrimpPhish 26:48
32
THE STORY OF THE PET CROW Read by ShrimpPhish 8:25
33
THE “WASNA” (PEMMICAN) MAN AND THE UNKTOMI (SPIDER) Read by tingreads 5:32
34
THE RESUSCITATION OF THE ONLY DAUGHTER Read by tingreads 9:58
35
THE STORY OF THE PET CRANE Read by tingreads 7:13
36
WHITE PLUME Read by bilwelvox 24:40
37
STORY OF PRETTY FEATHERED FOREHEAD Read by Steve Mattern 12:50
38
THE FOUR BROTHERS OR INYANHOKSILA (STONE BOY) Read by Richard K. 32:19
39
THE UNKTOMI (SPIDER), TWO WIDOWS, AND THE RED PLUMS Read by ShrimpPhish 5:27
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