Tales From The World's Firesides - South America

This volume, Tales From South America, tells stories from both first nations peoples and later European settlers in south America. Tales From South America covers a wide range of sources and tales that have emerged from all corners of the continent. These tales were originally told by fi relight as a way of preserving histories and educating both adult and child. These tales form part of our shared heritage, witches, warts, fantastic nbeasts, and all. They can be dark and violent. They can be sweet and loving. They are we and we are they in so many ways. I've loved reading and re-reading these stories. I hope that you do too.

This volume, Tales From Central America, is the first in what I hope will be a small set of collections covering tales from Central and South America, an area that actually covers a whole host of nations and storytelling traditions. These folk tales, legends, and fairy tales are rich with cultural heritage and often reflect the unique blend of indigenous, European, and other cultural influences found in the region.