Native American Traditions (The Element Library) [Hardcover]

Arthur Versluis (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Element Library | Publication Date: November 1994

This introduction to Native American traditions, from the Eskimo and the continental tribes of America to the Aztecs and Mayas of Mexico and Incas of South America, includes discussions of Native American views of nature, spirits and ancestors, ceremonies and rituals, medicine and sacred sites and symbols, plus many of the teachings and prophecies of well-known visionaries such as Black Elk. Illustrations.

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Versluis provides a strong introduction to the different traditions of Native American tribes, from ceremonies and rituals practiced by many tribes to sacred sites and symbols both individual and shared. This is a fine guide which traces and compares Native traditions: a strong introduction to the topic. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd; First Edition edition (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185230572X
• ISBN-13: 978-1852305727
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,447,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good reference, March 30, 2000

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