ANTH 360 - Myths and Folktales of Native Americans

A survey of both traditional and contemporary Native American and Arctic people’s folktales, myths, legends, and lore, including extensive description and reading of source material, with emphasis on North American cultures. Major topics include creation myths, nature tales, trickster tales, the role of oral literature in Native American cultures, and analysis of myth and folklore. Offered every fall.

Prerequisite(s): ANTH 100 or ANTH 101 and at least one other ANTH course.