Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children
Mabel Powers
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Length 3 h 2 min
Chapters 39
First published 1917
Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers is a beautiful collection of traditional Iroquois tales that not only entertain but also teach fundamental cultural values and life lessons. These stories, passed down through generations by elders around the fire, serve to educate children on themes such as bravery, kindness, respect for nature, and the importance of community. The book’s tales feature a range of characters including the Little People, animals, and children. Each story is rich with symbolic meaning. Powers also touches on the role of nature in these stories, reflecting the Iroquois' deep reverence for the natural world and its creatures, while exploring concepts like gratitude, generosity, and cooperation. By weaving together these ancient tales with lessons about life, the book offers not only a glimpse into Iroquois culture but also timeless wisdom that transcends generations. - Summary by Anthony Karl Futterer
Chapters
1
FOREWORD Read by Stacey Malcolm 2:19
2
INTRODUCTORY: WHY I WAS CALLED THE STORY-TELLER Read by Saint Frank 4:59
3
INTRODUCTORY: THE LITTLE PEOPLE Read by David Lawrence 3:55
4
INTRODUCTORY: STORY-TELLING TIME Read by Phil Schempf 4:20
5
INTRODUCTORY: HOW THE IROQUOIS GIVE THANKS Read by Gavin Hudson 6:09
6
INTRODUCTORY: A FIREMAKER AND A PEACEMAKER Read by Saint Frank 7:12
7
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW THE WHITE MAN CAME Read by K L Brooks 3:58
8
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY THE EAGLE DEFENDS AMERICANS Read by TracyAnn 7:23
9
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW THE TURKEY BUZZARD GOT HIS SUIT Read by agrant1 6:26
10
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY THE PARTRIDGE DRUMS Read by Avalon 2:58
11
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW THE INDIANS LEARNED TO HEAL Read by kevinHolm 3:32
12
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY DOGS CHASE FOXES Read by kevinHolm 3:29
13
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY HERMIT THRUSH IS SO SHY Read by agrant1 6:49
14
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW GOOD AND EVIL CAME TO BE Read by Saint Frank 5:22
15
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW A BOY WAS CURED OF BOASTING Read by kevinHolm 3:21
16
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY THE CUCKOO IS SO LAZY Read by kevinHolm 3:32
17
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW THE COON OUTWITTED THE FOX Read by kevinHolm 3:37
18
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY THE GOLDFINCHES LOOK LIKE THE SUN Read by Dylan 3:37
19
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHAT THE ASH AND THE MAPLE LEARNED Read by QuietMiaow 4:18
20
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW THE WOMAN OVERCAME THE BEAR Read by ShrimpPhish 2:50
21
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY THE WOODPECKER BORES FOR ITS FOOD Read by Gavin Hudson 4:34
22
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY THE ICE ROOF FELL Read by TracyAnn 2:55
23
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY THE CHIPMUNK HAS BLACK STRIPES Read by Avalon 3:24
24
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW TWO INDIAN BOYS SETTLED A QUARREL Read by TracyAnn 3:48
25
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW MICE OVERCAME THE WARRIORS Read by Chris Starling 3:11
26
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY CROWS ARE POOR Read by ShrimpPhish 3:37
27
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY THE INDIAN LOVES HIS DOG Read by ShrimpPhish 5:29
28
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: GREEDY FAWN AND THE PORRIDGE Read by Gavin Hudson 5:06
29
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY HOUNDS OUTRUN OTHER ANIMALS Read by Emil O. 2:26
30
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY INDIANS NEVER SHOOT PIGEONS Read by Gavin Hudson 4:20
31
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW OLD MAN WINTER WAS DRIVEN BACK Read by Gavin Hudson 8:23
32
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY LIGHTNING SOMETIMES STRIKES Read by Saint Frank 6:51
33
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: WHY THE HARE HAS A SPLIT LIP AND SHORT TAIL Read by rufwork 3:27
34
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: CORN PLUME AND BEAN MAIDEN Read by ShrimpPhish 6:11
35
IROQUOIS WONDER STORIES: HOW THE ROBIN BURNED HIS BREAST Read by ShrimpPhish 5:23
36
IROQUOIS FAIRY STORIES: HOW MORNING STAR LOST HER FISH Read by ShrimpPhish 5:01
37
IROQUOIS FAIRY STORIES: HOW LITTLE SHOOTER LOST HIS LUCK Read by Bart 4:38
38
IROQUOIS FAIRY STORIES: HOW AN INDIAN BOY WON HIS NAME Read by ShrimpPhish 5:28
39
IROQUOIS FAIRY STORIES: HOW THE FAIRIES WORKED MAGIC Read by ShrimpPhish 6:06
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