""This unique and original book sets the standard for such volumes. I can't see anyone coming along for quite some time who would be able to supersede it or top it for quality and inclusiveness.""aBrian Swann, editor of "Coming to Light"""It is a masterful treatment of oral literaturea a wonderful combination of great verbal art and sound scholarship, carefully crafted so that the collection begins and ends with a powerful creation tale.""aLeanne Hinton, author of "Flutes of Fire"""Since each of the contributing specialists has first-hand familiarity with the material, the translations are of unusual authenticity and the annotations are of unusual insightfulness. Luthin's own introductory sections are especially vivid and well-informed.""aWilliam Bright, author of "A Coyote Reader"