Kiowa Tales : Kessinger Publishing : 9781432573010 : 1432573012 : 01 Mar 2007 : Kiowa Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends of the Kiowa people, compiled and edited by anthropologist Elsie Clews Parsons. The Kiowa are a Native American tribe who originally lived in the Great Plains region of the United States, and their stories reflect their deep connection to the natural world, their spiritual beliefs, and their history and culture. The book includes a wide range of tales, from creation myths and stories of legendary heroes, to more everyday stories of animals and humans interacting in the world. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are serious and deeply symbolic. Parsons worked closely with Kiowa storytellers to collect and translate these tales, ensuring that they are presented in an authentic and respectful way. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the stories, as well as notes on the sources and tran