Four Great Rivers to Cross: Cheyenne History, Culture, and Traditions

by Patrick Mendoza, Ann Strange Owl-Raben, Nico Strange Owl

Overview

Presenting a distinct historical perspective, these intriguing stories chronicle the history and culture of a people we call the Cheyenne (the Tse Tse Stus)-from creation accounts and the introduction of horses to the present. The stories are told as seen through the eyes of Old Nam Shim (which means grandfather) and a little girl named Shadow. Written to present the true story of the Tse Tse Stus, these accounts are accompanied by discussion questions, extension activities, a vocabulary list, and a glossary of Cheyenne terms. They are ideal as a reading supplement for anyone studying Western history, Cheyenne Indian wars, or the anthropology of the Cheyenne people, this book is a valuable resource for multicultural units.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563084713
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/15/1998
Pages:	131
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.32(d)
Age Range:	8 - 13 Years

About the Author

PATRICK M. MENDOZA is an author, singer, composer, musician, humorist, photographer, and nationally known storyteller from Denver, Colorado.

ange Owl-Raben /f Ann

ange Owl /f Nico

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Old Nam Shim
Discussion and Activities
2 Stories of Cheyenne Beliefs
The Cheyenne Creation Story
The Time the Creator Came to Earth
Sweet Medicine
Discussion and Activities
3 How the Animals and Other Things Came to Be
The Story of Mehn
The Big Dipper, the Bear, and the Devil's Tower
Ma Guss (The Youngest)
Discussion and Activities
4 How the Cheyenne Got Horses
Discussion and Activities
5 Stories of Magic and Medicine Men
Girl-Horse
His Stah (Belly Button)
Red Hollow Log
Star
Discussion and Activities
6 History and Heroes
Mochi
Sand Creek Massacre
Discussion and Activities
7 The War
Discussion and Activities
8 The Beginning of the End
Discussion and Activities
9 The End of an Era
Discussion and Activities
10 There Are No Good-byes
Vocabulary
English Words
Cheyenne Words
Additional Cheyenne Words and Sayings
Recommended Additional Reading
References
Index
About the Authors