Biographie des Sagamos illustres de l'Amérique Septentrionale (1848)
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The volume compiles dictionary-style entries on Indigenous mythologies, cosmogonies, deities, spirits, flood legends, ritual practices, and supernatural beliefs from across the Americas, blending concise ethnographic notes with translated prayers and mythic episodes. It also includes short biographical sketches and legendary narratives about prominent native leaders, recounting ceremonies, alliances, and funerary customs. The tone alternates between descriptive cataloguing and anecdotal reportage, aiming to present traditional explanations of creation, moral order, and sacred ritual alongside brief historical recollections.
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