{"product_id":"choctaw-tales-9781578066834","title":"Choctaw Tales","description":"Including stories from the 1700s to today, \u003ci\u003eChoctaw Tales\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the mythic, the legendary and supernatural, the prophecies and histories, the animal fables and jokes that make up the rich and lively Choctaw storytelling tradition. The stories display intelligence, artistry, and creativity as Choctaw narrators, past and present, express and struggle with beliefs, values, humor, and life experiences. Photographs of the storytellers complement the text. For sixteen tales, the Choctaw-language version appears in addition to the English translation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many of these stories, passed down through generations, address the Choctaw sense of isolation and tension as storytellers confront eternal, historical, and personal questions about the world and its inhabitants. \u003ci\u003eChoctaw Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book to collect these stories, creates a comprehensive gathering of oral traditions from the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each story brings to life the complex and colorful world of the Choctaw tribe and its legend and lore. The shukha anumpa include tall tales, jokes, and stories of rabbits, turtles, and bears. The stories of the elders are populated by spirits that bring warnings and messages to the people. These tales provide a spectrum of legend and a glimpse of a vibrant, thriving legacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Mould\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of folklore at Elon University and author of \u003ci\u003eChoctaw Prophecy: A Legacy of the Future\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University Press of Mississippi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544759079186,"sku":"9781578066834","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_815e0fe7-9988-402e-b9fa-9e245d191e51.jpg?v=1731535382","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/choctaw-tales-9781578066834","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}