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Taíno Mythology: An Enthralling Guide to the Myths, Legends, and Folklore of the Taínos

Billy Wellman

Taíno Myths: The Stories That Shaped the Caribbean Before any European set foot on Caribbean shores, the Taíno people flourished, their lives intertwined with rich beliefs and powerful ancient tales. This book unveils their legacy.

This book is an intimate portrait of a culture that overcame attempts at erasure, colonization, and centuries of enforced silence. The Taíno were declared gone, but their pulse still resonates across the Caribbean, their stories speaking clearly today.

Here’s just a fraction of what you can expect inside: Foundational creation myths where sibling rivalry sparked hurricanes and stars were chiseled from gemstones. Influential goddesses who brought forth oceans, storms, and humanity itself. The moving love story expressed through the coquí frog's call. The guidance of sacred animals, from agile hummingbirds to perceptive owls, who served as spiritual guides. Unsung heroes, resilient queens, and the spiritual backbone of an entire region. And much more! If you are drawn to the power of mythology, the depth of indigenous history, or seeking a deeper understanding of the Caribbean's soul, this book offers the key.

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GenresHistoryWorld

108 pages

English edition · First published 2025 by EH Jolen · ISBN 9798887656052

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