The Lenâpé and Their Legends With the complete text and symbols of the Walam olum, a new translation, and an inquiry into its authenticity

CHAPTER VI.--MYTHS AND TRADITIONS OF THE LENAPE 130

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Cosmogonical and Culture Myths.--The Culture-hero, Michabo.--Myths from Lindstrom, Ettwein, Jasper Donkers, Zeisberger.--Native Symbolism--The Saturnian Age.--Mohegan Cosmogony and Migration Myth. National Traditions.--Beatty's Account.--The Number Seven.-- Heckewelder's Account.--Prehistoric Migrations.--Shawnee Legend.--Lenape Legend of the Naked Bear.