Texas Indian Myths and Legends

Texas Indian Myths and Legends journeys across the Lone Star State to capture the history and myths of the first Texans, Native Americans. From the Caddo Confederacy on the Red River to the Karankawa on the Gulf Coast to the Jumano along the Rio Grande to the Lipon Apache in the Southwest to the Kiowa in the Panhandle, ancient tales of ten tribes come alive. Throughout the vast land of Texas, native nations developed cultures in response to the gentle or harsh land around them. As examples, the Caddo Confederacy in the Piney Woods built religious temples as the center of their communities while the nomadic Comanche on the Plains became the greatest of equestrians. Indian legends arose from the daily lives of the people, from a desire to pass on their culture to a younger generation, and for entertainment. These myths, many told around campfires in tepees or lodges, are as important and vital today as a hundred years ago. Open the pages of Texas Indian Myths and Legends and step into a colorful pageantry of the powerful people who once ruled and still influence the great state of Texas. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.