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Butterfly Mother

- Miao (Hmong) Creation Epics from Guizhou, China

About Butterfly Mother

A collection of epics from the Miao (Hmong) ethnic group of southwest China. The poetic narratives, traditionally performed by two groups of singers, relate the creation of the world and the peoples and creatures in it. These mythic narratives serves as encyclopedias of traditional myths, legends, and folk customs of the Miao people.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780872208506
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • September 14, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 149x225x21 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 408 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 29, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Butterfly Mother

A collection of epics from the Miao (Hmong) ethnic group of southwest China. The poetic narratives, traditionally performed by two groups of singers, relate the creation of the world and the peoples and creatures in it. These mythic narratives serves as encyclopedias of traditional myths, legends, and folk customs of the Miao people.

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