Navaho Legends

Navaho Legends: Collected and Translated is a book written by Washington Matthews, first published in 1897. The book is a collection of traditional Navajo legends and stories that have been translated and compiled by Matthews. Matthews was a physician and ethnographer who spent many years living among the Navajo people and studying their culture and language. The book contains a total of 26 Navajo legends, each accompanied by a brief introduction and notes from Matthews. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from creation myths to tales of heroic deeds and supernatural encounters. One of the most notable features of Navaho Legends is the way in which Matthews presents the stories. He does not simply translate them into English, but rather he tries to capture the essence of the Navajo oral tradition by using a poetic and evocative writing style. This approach helps to convey the richness and depth of Navajo culture and mythology. Overall, Navaho Legends: Collected and Translated is an important work of ethnography and folklore, providing valuable insights into the beliefs and traditions of the Navajo people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American culture and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.