American Hero-Myths

This volume is a contribution to the comparative study of religions. It is an endeavor to present in a critically correct light some of the fundamental conceptions which are found in the native beliefs of the tribes of America. Contents:Preface.Chapter I. - Introductory.Chapter II. The Hero-Gods Of The Algonkins And Iroquois.§1. The Algonkin Myth Of Michabo.§2. The Iroquois Myth Of Ioskeha.Chapter III. - The Hero-God Of The Aztec Tribes.§1. The Two Antagonists.§2. Quetzalcoatl The God.§3. Quetzalcoatl, The Hero Of Tula.§4. Quetzalcoatl As Lord Of The Winds.§5. The Return Of Quetzalcoatl.Chapter IV. - The Hero-Gods Of The Mayas.§1. The Culture Hero, Itzamná.§2. The Culture Hero, Kukulcan.Chapter V. - The Quichua Hero-God Viracocha.Chapter VI. - The Extension And Influence Of The Typical Hero-Myth.Daniel Garrison Brinton - His Life