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I'm having difficulty finding Native American folklore that isn't directed at kids - are there any comprehensive sources of information regarding Native American culture heroes/folklore/spirituality on a tribe-by-tribe level?

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I'm interested in learning the legends, myths, and folklore of North and South America, what are the most comprehensive sources of information out there?

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What philosophies/esoteric/occult systems are primarily used/referenced by fiction writers when creating fictional magic systems?

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Huehuecoyotl: are there any detailed explanations of his nature or documented tales of his exploits like there are for, say, Tezcatlipoca?

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Are there any comprehensive guides going over the various metaphors of the Mesoamerican Flor y Canto?

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Other than Tepeyollotl, were there any other well-known nagual?

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I'm having difficulty finding Native American folklore that isn't directed at kids - are there any comprehensive sources of information regarding Native American culture heroes/folklore/spirituality on a tribe-by-tribe level?	2806
I'm interested in learning the legends, myths, and folklore of North and South America, what are the most comprehensive sources of information out there?	15
What philosophies/esoteric/occult systems are primarily used/referenced by fiction writers when creating fictional magic systems?	11
Huehuecoyotl: are there any detailed explanations of his nature or documented tales of his exploits like there are for, say, Tezcatlipoca?	11
Are there any comprehensive guides going over the various metaphors of the Mesoamerican Flor y Canto?	2
Other than Tepeyollotl, were there any other well-known nagual?	1