Myths and Legends of the Sioux


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This collection of Sioux legends, with nearly 40 tales, provides a rich window into the cultural beliefs and values of the Sioux people. Through stories passed down across generations, these myths and legends not only serve to impart life lessons but also offer deep insights into the Sioux worldview. A central theme in many of these tales is the profound respect for nature and its creatures, illustrating how the Sioux people viewed the natural world as interconnected with human life. - Summary by Anthony Karl Futterer (4 hr 49 min)

Chapters

FOREWORD 6:38 Read by John
THE FORGOTTEN EAR OF CORN 2:04 Read by John
THE LITTLE MICE 2:00 Read by John
THE PET RABBIT 3:01 Read by John
THE PET DONKEY 3:40 Read by John
THE RABBIT AND THE ELK 1:55 Read by skgardner
THE RABBIT AND THE GROUSE GIRLS 3:15 Read by John
THE FAITHFUL LOVERS 9:05 Read by ShrimpPhish
THE ARTICHOKE AND THE MUSKRAT 2:32 Read by David Fremont
THE RABBIT AND THE BEAR WITH THE FLINT BODY 4:20 Read by skgardner
STORY OF THE LOST WIFE 5:04 Read by ShrimpPhish
THE RACCOON AND THE CRAWFISH 3:11 Read by David Fremont
LEGEND OF STANDING ROCK 2:34 Read by Conan Drum
STORY OF THE PEACE PIPE 2:40 Read by Conan Drum
A BASHFUL COURTSHIP 2:58 Read by ShrimpPhish
THE SIMPLETON’S WISDOM 4:33 Read by Denis Gagné
A LITTLE BRAVE AND THE MEDICINE WOMAN 5:24 Read by ShrimpPhish
THE BOUND CHILDREN 10:11 Read by Aleacia Messiah
THE SIGNS OF CORN 3:37 Read by Gila Labinger Freeberg
STORY OF THE RABBITS 1:59 Read by MThompsonVO
HOW THE RABBIT LOST HIS TAIL 12:12 Read by MThompsonVO
UNKTOMI AND THE ARROWHEADS 4:42 Read by Squish
THE BEAR AND THE RABBIT HUNT BUFFALO 9:38 Read by skgardner
THE BRAVE WHO WENT ON THE WARPATH ALONE AND WON THE NAME OF THE LONE WARRIOR 13:33 Read by bilwelvox
THE SIOUX WHO MARRIED THE CROW CHIEF’S DAUGHTER 6:52 Read by Traceyann
THE BOY AND THE TURTLES 3:50 Read by John
THE HERMIT, OR THE GIFT OF CORN 5:44 Read by Gila Labinger Freeberg
THE MYSTERIOUS BUTTE 5:08 Read by Traceyann
THE WONDERFUL TURTLE 6:17 Read by Gila Labinger Freeberg
THE MAN AND THE OAK 7:23 Read by Gila Labinger Freeberg
STORY OF THE TWO YOUNG FRIENDS 26:48 Read by ShrimpPhish
THE STORY OF THE PET CROW 8:25 Read by ShrimpPhish
THE “WASNA” (PEMMICAN) MAN AND THE UNKTOMI (SPIDER) 5:32 Read by tingreads
THE RESUSCITATION OF THE ONLY DAUGHTER 9:58 Read by tingreads
THE STORY OF THE PET CRANE 7:13 Read by tingreads
WHITE PLUME 24:40 Read by bilwelvox
STORY OF PRETTY FEATHERED FOREHEAD 12:50 Read by Steve Mattern
THE FOUR BROTHERS OR INYANHOKSILA (STONE BOY) 32:19 Read by Richard K.
THE UNKTOMI (SPIDER), TWO WIDOWS, AND THE RED PLUMS 5:27 Read by ShrimpPhish