Native American Myths and BeliefsThe Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 15 de des. 2011 - 144 pàgines Readers explore the rich worldview of the Native Americans through myths and legends. Tales originating from various tribes functioned in a number of important ways: they explained the story of creation, described the relationship of humans to the rest of the universe, and preserved the sacred history of the tribe. In addition, myths and storytelling helped Native Americans pass on knowledge related to hunting, fishing, farming, healing the sick, and dealing with conflict or disaster. This book also places their mythology in historical context, for example, connecting earth myths with the Native Americans real-life, tragic struggle to preserve their lands. Filled with colorful photographs and works of art, Native Americans beliefs are beautifully illustrated, including their reverence for animals and the earth. |
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THE INDIAN WORLD | 7 |
The First Americans | 8 |
A Tapestry of Peoples | 12 |
Sacred Places | 18 |
EARTHDIVERS AND CREATORS | 21 |
Earthdivers | 22 |
Of Seasons Seals and Cereals | 24 |
From Darkness to Light | 26 |
KEEPERS OF ORDER | 75 |
The Unpredictable Spirits | 76 |
Raven and Hare | 78 |
Coyote a Sly Wild Dog | 80 |
Heroes of Myth and History | 82 |
Demons and Monsters | 89 |
Sacred and Terrifying Creatures | 91 |
Humans and Animals | 94 |
The Search for Home | 28 |
The Great Spirit | 30 |
The Origin of the Sun Moon and Stars | 34 |
The Details of the Universe | 36 |
The Peopling of the Earth | 38 |
How Old Age and Death Began | 42 |
Myth and Art | 44 |
THE SPIRITUAL COSMOS | 47 |
The Earth is My Mother | 48 |
The Circle of Heaven | 52 |
Watery Realms | 54 |
The Sun Moon and Stars | 56 |
Spirits of Nature | 60 |
Thunder Lightning Fire and Rainbow | 64 |
The Society of Animals | 66 |
Animal Souls and the Afterlife | 68 |
Soul Theory and Spirit Flight | 70 |
The Next Life | 72 |
Animal Spouses and Guardians | 96 |
The Vulnerability of Animals | 98 |
On the Warpath | 100 |
Totems and Clans | 102 |
Northwest Coast Ceremonies | 105 |
A WEB OF CEREMONY | 109 |
Shamans and Medicine | 110 |
Soul Flights Dreams and Vision Quests | 116 |
Sacred Societies | 120 |
Hunting Ceremonies | 122 |
The Sun Dance | 126 |
Revivals and Cults | 130 |
The Alien Eye | 132 |
THE NATIVE AMERICAN LEGACY | 134 |
Glossary | 138 |
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