The Thunderbird is a powerful figure in Native American mythology. It was believed to create thunder with its wings. Lightning was said to flash from its eyes. Many tribes viewed it as a protector.

"From pre-European contact to the early 20th century : the history and culture, words and images, legends and leaders of the United States, Canada and Northern Mexico." Covers more than 150 tribes.

Setting the stage. Preliminary reflections ; The Native American Southeast -- The ways of the world. The Above World ; The Under World ; The Middle World ; The tribes of people ; The plant world -- ...

Princess Ataloa, or Mary Stone McLendon, as she is perhaps better known here, returned from the East several weeks ago to spend some time with her mother before returning to Columbia University in New ...