- ISBN13: 9780803297319
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‘The real value of “Lakota Belief and Ritual” is that it provides raw narratives without any pretension of synthesis or analysis, as well as insightful biographical information on the man who contributed more than any other individual to our understanding of early Oglala ritual and belief’ – “Plains Anthropologist”. ‘In the writing of Indian history, historians and other scholars seldom have the opportunity to look at the past through ‘native eyes’ or to immerse the… More >>
I think that the author of this book that I have just started to read is very good at give the outlook of the Lakota and the way of live that thye live and i think that if you have the change to buy or cheak it out from the library in your area that you should
Rating: 5 / 5
great book! buy it!! Everything is wakan. find out why!
Rating: 5 / 5
I am a serious student of Native American spirituality. I find this to be an excellent resource because it is based in documents actually created by Native Americans. The book is indexed, which I find a definite asset to any serious book I purchase. I also recommend any of the papers written by John G. Neihardt, and in particular The Sixth Grandfather:Black Elk’s Teachings Given to John G. Neihardt (1984, a Bison Book)
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Rating: 5 / 5
I recommend it to anyone that is interested in learning more about the life of the original Americans.
Apreciate the fast delivery and the good condition of this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
this is a complete coverage of lakota natural spirituality inherited from their holy men, medicine men, and vision quests, preserved by their people orally and ceremonially, handed down from grandfather to father to son, grandmother to mother to daughter.
all seven rites are covered, given to them by white buffalo calf woman, a spirit woman.
the use of the sacred catlinite pipe, vision quest, sweat lodge purification, worship, and adoption rites, the sun dance sacrifice ceremony, initiation of a child/woman, mourning for a lost family member, and purification of ceremonial items are covered.
this book is a must read for all who would try to understand the complex interwoven spirituality that permeates the daily life of a lakota holy man or holy woman. theirs is not a religion that you can put on or take off once a week, but a personal relationship with the creator and all of creation, and the quality of it reflects directly back on them. it is personal because it was intended to be personal and intimate to each person, and they attend the ceremonies with respect shared among all.
Rating: 5 / 5