They Dance in the Sky
Native American Star Myths
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 9, 2007
For countless generations, Native American storytellers have watched the night sky and told tales of the stars and the constellations.
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in Native American star myths and traditional tales
- Themes
- Native American star myths, Stories of stars and constellations, Traditional storytelling
- Genres
- Native American Life (U.S.), Astronomy, Myths & Folklore
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For countless generations, Native American storytellers have watched the night sky and told tales of the stars and the constellations. The stars themselves tell many tales—of children who have danced away from home, of six brothers who rescue a maiden from the fearful Rolling Skull, of the great wounded sky bear, whose blood turns the autumn leaves red, and many more.
Where it sits
| Myths & Folklore | 85% |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 59% |
| Native American Life (U.S.) | 38% |
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Publisher categories
- Native American Life (U.S.)
- Family Life
- Girls & Young Women
- U.S. History
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- 20th Century U.S.
- Astronomy
- Biology & Life Science
- Chemistry
- Authors
- Jean Guard Monroe, Ray A Williamson
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- July 9, 2007
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Native American star myths · Stories of stars and constellations · Traditional storytelling
- Reading lane
- Native American Life (U.S.)