Religion and Ceremonies of the Lenape


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"The following paper is intended to be the first of a series concerning different phases of the culture of the Lenape or Delaware Indians, once a numerous people forming a confederacy of three closely related tribes, the Unami, the MInsi or Muncey, and the Unala'tko or Unalachtigo, first encountered by the whites in what is now New Jersey, Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, and southeastern New York, but at last accounts reduced to some 1900 souls scattered in Oklahoma and the Province of Ontario, Canada, with a few in Wisconsin and Kansas."--Page 13.




The Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient of Ohio


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Describes the lives and fates of several midwestern mound-building Native American tribes.




The Wampanoag of Massachusetts and Rhode Island


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An introduction to the history, social structure, customs, and present life of the Wampanoag who lived in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.




Native Americans [2 volumes]


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This landmark two volume source ranks as one of the field's most comprehensive guides to Native American studies, offering historical, cultural, and modern reference, supporting a complete range of research. The history, culture, and present state of Native America is revealed, explored, and explained in this, the most comprehensive reference work on the indigenous peoples of North America ever assembled. Anyone and everyone interested in Native Americans will find Native Americans indispensable. Systematically presenting historical and modern data for all known Native American groups in Canada and the United States, the different groups are listed alphabetically within 10 culture areas. The volumes are richly illustrated and include photos and drawings, culture area and tribal location maps, a master bibliography, bibliographic citations for each tribal entry, a glossary, and a subject index.




The Lenapes


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Examines the history, culture, and changing fortunes of the Lenape (also known as Delaware) Indians.




Native American Spiritualism


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Explore the spiritual practices, legends, and traditions of various Indigenous tribes throughout the North American continent. The Indigenous peoples of North America have followed a wide variety of spiritual traditions, many of which have been carried on to present day. Native American Spiritualism offers powerful insight into the origins and practices of Indigenous American spirituality with a multiplicity of spells, rituals, folklore, and myths. Expand your vision of spirituality as you explore: Widespread indigenous spiritual traditions from across North America Selected histories, myths, and legends that inform and enrich these traditions Rituals, meditations, and other practices that can strengthen your spiritual life and help you live in a more conscious relationship with the earth As with every title in the Mystic Traditions series, Native American Spiritualism is a celebration of a unique and beautiful culture. As such, the subject matter and content has been treated with the utmost care and respect to ensure an accurate and reverent presentation that is accessible to a variety of audiences, and serves to further educate and foster support for these rich practices and traditions for years to come. Illustrated with stunning imagery, Native American Spiritualism is a must-read for practitioners who wish to explore the origins of their craft and practices. The Mystic Traditions series explores mystical and spiritual traditions and magical practices from around the world from a modern perspective. These guides offer concise introductions to the origins of mystical practices; explain key concepts, figures, and legends in these traditions; and give straightforward and engaging instruction on how to connect directly with these practices through rituals, spells, and more. Also from the Mystic Traditions series: Celtic Mysticism, Zen Buddhism.




Native Peoples of the World


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This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures, the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact these groups.