Dictionary of the American Indian
Author : John Stoutenburgh
Publisher :
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 35,21 MB
Release : 1955
Category : Indian Language
ISBN :
Author : John Stoutenburgh
Publisher :
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 35,21 MB
Release : 1955
Category : Indian Language
ISBN :
Author : John Stoutenburgh
Publisher : Wings
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 20,43 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Indians of North America
ISBN : 9780517694169
An alphabetical listing of basic information on the people, places, and ideas relevant to an understanding of Native American heritage.
Author :
Publisher : North American Book Dist LLC
Page : 1146 pages
File Size : 19,96 MB
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0937862266
Author : Sam D. Gill
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 29,56 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780195086027
Passed down from generation to generation, the myths and rituals of Native Americans form a rich religious and cultural base from which all members of each society can create and maintain a sense of community, physical and emotional health, identity, family, and self. Such traditions, handed down through stories and rites, stand as the lifeblood of every Native American culture. This thoroughly illustrated and carefully researched guide explores the amazing array of mythical beasts, heroic humans, and nurturing spirits that make up the fascinating spectrum of Native American mythology. With over one thousand alphabetically arranged entries, representing over one hundred different Native American cultures, readers can quickly explore the meaning of hundreds of elements of Native lore--from names, phrases, and symbols, to images, motifs, and themes. Accompanying essays take a closer look at other issues related to the origin, development, and perpetuation of Native American mythology, such as the Christian influence on myth, varying mythology between tribes, storytelling, and more. We learn about such mythical creatures as Apotamkin of the Maliseet-Passamaquoddy tribe of the Southeast (a bogey monster with long hair and huge teeth who, through the fear he generates, keeps small children from straying onto thin, newly frozen ice in the winter and unguarded beaches in the summer), ritual healing ceremonials such as the Southwestern Navajo's Uglyway ceremony (a ceremony to remove and protect against the forces of chaos and disorder that give rise to illness), and the Marau ceremony of the Hopi Indians of the Southeast (a complex ceremony concerned with rain, the ripening of corn, and the fertility of women, as well as rites of initiating new members into the society). This compelling volume honors the richness of the beliefs and values of the many peoples of native North America, from northern Mexico to the Artic Circle. In addition, a complete bibliography of primary sources and secondary sources points the way to further research, making this the perfect reference for anyone interested in the mythical history of America's original inhabitants.
Author : John Leeds STOUTENBURGH
Publisher :
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 41,23 MB
Release : 1960
Category : Indians of North America
ISBN :
Author : Sam D. Gill
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 46,38 MB
Release : 1992-06-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
This dictionary containing more than 1,300 entries is a careful selection of the distinctive stories, characters, themes, symbols, and motifs that interweave the traditions of over 100 different Native American cultures. The alphabetically arranged entries are rigorously cross-referenced, allowing the reader to pursue in depth a particular path of inquiry. Each entry cites tribal origin and the corresponding geographic region. These regions in turn are keyed to ten tribal territory maps that pinpoint exact tribe locations.--[book jacket].
Author : Andrew Wiget
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 16,81 MB
Release : 1996
Category : American literature
ISBN : 9780815325864
The Handbook of Native American Literature is a unique, comprehensive, and authoritative guide to the oral and written literatures of Native Americans. It lays the perfect foundation for understanding the works of Native American writers. Divided into three major sections, Native American Oral Literatures, The Historical Emergence of Native American Writing, and A Native American Renaissance: 1967 to the Present, it includes 22 lengthy essays, written by scholars of the Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures. The book features reports on the oral traditions of various tribes and topics such as the relation of the Bible, dreams, oratory, humor, autobiography, and federal land policies to Native American literature. Eight additional essays cover teaching Native American literature, new fiction, new theater, and other important topics, and there are bio-critical essays on more than 40 writers ranging from William Apes (who in the early 19th century denounced white society's treatment of his people) to contemporary poet Ray Young Bear. Packed with information that was once scattered and scarce, the Handbook of NativeAmerican Literature -a valuable one-volume resource-is sure to appeal to everyone interested in Native American history, culture, and literature. Previously published in cloth as The Dictionary of Native American Literature
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Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,74 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780764160431
An overview of tribes, their cultures, the languages they spoke, and the regions where they could be found.
Author : Andrew Wiget
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 47,59 MB
Release : 1994-10-25
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1135582483
The Dictionary of Native American Literature is a unique, comprehensive, and authoritative guide to the oral and written literatures of Native Americans. It lays the perfect foundation for understanding the works of Native. The book features reports on the oral traditions of various tribes and topics such as the relation of the Bible, dreams, oratory, humor, autobiography, and federal land policies to Native American literature. Eight additional essays cover teaching Native American literature, new fiction, new theater, and other important topics, and there are bio-critical essays on more than 40 writers ranging from William Apes (who in the early 19th century denounced white society's treatment of his people) to contemporary poet Ray Young Bear. Packed with information that was once scattered and scarce, the Dictionary of Native American Literature -a valuable one-volume resource-is sure to appeal to everyone interested in Native American history, culture, and literature.
Author : Carl Waldman
Publisher : Castle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,19 MB
Release : 2009-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780785825296
The Dictionary of Native American Terminology is a valuable reference for those interested in Native American studies, and for anyone interested in the fascinating linguisting heritage of North Americans. Ancient Native American culture is fascinating to many modern scholars. This volume is a comprehensive hardcover reference, a composite glossary, dictionary, and encyclopedia. This extraordinary work covers every aspect of Native American Culture. Entries provide brief definitions, information about language usage, relevance in Native American history, alternate spellings, and numerous cross-references to related subjects. This book also features original drawings, a categorical index, and a selective bibliography. How did the Sioux greeting "how" originate? Is it from the word "howdy" or the phrase "how are you"? Actually the Sioux greeting "how" means "satisfactory" or "good," and is more correctly spelled hau. Also, did you know that the peace pipe, properly known as a calumet, was used in preparation for war as well as in peacemaking ceremonies?