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Legendary creatures of Native American mythology; Subcategories. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. A.
Native American Mythology. Dover Publications. ISBN 978-0-486-12279-3. Bastian, Dawn Elaine; Judy K. Mitchell (2004). Handbook of Native American Mythology. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-85109-533-9. Erdoes, Richard and Ortiz, Alfonso: American Indian Myths and Legends (New York: Pantheon Books, 1984) Ferguson, Diana (2001). Native American myths ...
For fictional creatures of the United States created with sardonic intent, see Category:Fearsome critters. For creatures found in Native American legend, see Category:Legendary creatures of the indigenous peoples of North America .
American legendary creatures (5 C, 77 P) C. Canadian legendary creatures (3 C, 19 P) Caribbean legendary creatures (1 C, 25 P) D. North American demons (2 C, 9 P)
Piasa Bird is a Native American dragon depicted in one of two murals painted by Native Americans on bluffs (cliffsides) above the Mississippi River. Horned Serpent: One of the most common form of native American dragons, a recurring figure among many indigenous tribes of the Southeast Woodlands and other tribal groups. Mi-ni-wa-tu
To pay homage to the rich ancestry of Native Americans, it helps to know of current-day people who share in the heritage. With that in mind, we gathered this list of 20 famous Native Americans ...
Thunderbird (Native American) – (Native American, American Southwest, Great Lakes, and Great Plains) Thoth (Ancient Egyptian) – deity; Turul – mythological bird of prey; Veðrfölnir - (Scandinavian) a hawk that sits atop an eagle that rests atop the world tree, Yggdrasil. Vucub Caquix – bird demon
Native American cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. According to Barre Toelken, feathers, beadwork, dance steps and music, the events in a story, the shape of a dwelling, or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.