The Dawn of the World Myths and Tales of the Miwok Indians of California

The stories collected here were related by the Miwok elders "after the first rains of the winter season, usually in the ceremonial roundhouse and always at night by the dim light of a flickering fire". Included are creation myths and accounts of the First People, beings who antedated humans, as well as tales about animals, death, ghosts, witches, giants, and natural phenomena. Photos.