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Telling Stories the Kiowa Way

Telling Stories the Kiowa Way

Fairy Tales & Folklore

Gus Palmer

Authors: Gus Palmer
Print type: BOOK

Description:

Among the Kiowa, storytelling takes place under familiar circumstances. A small group of relatives and close friends gather. Tales are informative as well as entertaining. Joking and teasing are key components. Group participation is expected. And outsiders are seldom involved. This book explores the traditional art of storytelling still practiced by Kiowas today.