Salish Mythology
The mythology Salish includes the following Native American peoples: Bella Coola, Nuxálk, Flathead, Kalispel, Pend D'oreille, Spokane
The term salish refers, linguistically, culturally or ethnographically, to Native American populations originating from southern British Columbia in Canada and northern Washington, Idaho and Montana in the United States, including the languages of origin have common characteristics.
The term Salish brings together many distinct tribes more or less close to each other according to their language, their culture or their ancestral way of life. Classification is therefore not easy. We can however distinguish three main ethnic families:
- The Bella Coola (or Nuxálk) who live on the north coast of British Columbia
- The Coast Salish who live around the straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca
- The Interior Salish people who live inland on both sides of the BC-Washington border.
Salish Mythology (texts)
Salish Open Book: Salish Myths and Legends Salish Free Book: Symbology Salish Open Book: Indian Legends from the Northern Rockies Salish Open Book: Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest Salish Myths and Legends- Chef-Eth, The Kingfisher
- Coyote And The Buffalo
- Coyote Quarrels With Mole
- Spirit Chief Names The Animal People
- The Great Flood
- The Wolf Dance
- The Woman Who Became A Horse
- Coyote And Mountain Sheep
- Coyote And The Skukula'na Women
- Coyote And The Snake Monster
- Coyote In Idaho
- Coyote, Wren, And Grouse
Books on Salish Mythology
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