Native North American Peoples - Religion, Native American Folklore & Mythology - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
In many Indian tribes and pueblos of the American Southwest, the Koshare clown, a legendary figure, represents the humorous and mischievous as well as unpredictable aspect of the psyche. Koshare is like Rudyard the Fox of British fold tales and the trickster, Coyote, of native American animal mythology. In dances and festivals, the black and white striped clown brings fear, and joy, to offset the serious side of various rituals with a sense of humor.Synopsis
In many Indian tribes and pueblos of the American Southwest, the Koshare clown, a legendary figure, represents the humorous and mischievous as well as unpredictable aspect of the psyche. Koshare is like Rudyard the Fox of British fold tales and the trickster, Coyote, of native American animal mythology. In dances and festivals, the black and white striped clown brings fear, and joy, to offset the serious side of various rituals with a sense of humor.
Book Details
Published
March 1, 1991
Publisher
Sunstone Press
Pages
128
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780865341449