Traditions of the Quinault Indians
Farrand L. 1902. Traditions of the Quinault Indians. Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History. Whole Series Vol. IV Anthropology Vol. III:77-132
The Quinault Indians, from whom the following collection was obtained by the writer in the summer of 1898, are found on the coast of Washington with their main seat at the mouth of the Quinault River. A reservation has been established, and small settlements beside theone mentioned are to be found at scattered points within its limits. .... Of the Quinault talks which form the present collection, it will be seen that the Culture Hero or Transformer story bears the usual distinguishing marks. There is the introduction, dealing with the hero's antecedents, birth, and youth, with adventures exhibiting his power and trickery, followed by the account of his journey through the country and along the coast, benefitting the people in various ways.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Farrand, Livingston
- Units
- OLYM
- Keywords
- History, The Quinault, Traditions