Mike, Jan M., 1955-

Opossum and the great firemaker : a Mexican legend / written and adapted by Jan M. Mike ; illustrated by Charles Reasoner. - [Mahwah, N.J.] : Troll Associates, c1993. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. - Legends of the world .

Relates the traditional Cora Indian tale in which Opossum outwits the larger and more powerful Iguana and returns the stolen fire to the people of the earth.

ISBN: 0816730563 (pbk.) 0816730555 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 92036459 /AC/r94

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cora Indians--Folklore.
Indians of Mexico--Folklore.
Opossums--Folklore.
Cora Indians--Folklore.
Indians of Mexico--Folklore.
Opossums--Folklore.

LC Class. No.: F1221.C6 / M54 1993

Dewey Class. No.: 398.2/089974