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Author : Frank H. Gille
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Page : 346 pages
File Size : 27,57 MB
Release : 1993-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780403088263
The definitive reference on the indigenous peoples of the Americas. This set contains over a Dictionary of over a thousand tribal nations entries, along with hundreds of maps and photographs, and bibliographical references and is thoroughly indexed.
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Page : 580 pages
File Size : 23,79 MB
Release : 1980
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Author : Frank H. Gille
Publisher :
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 18,51 MB
Release : 1993-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780403088256
The definitive reference on the indigenous peoples of the Americas. This set contains over a Dictionary of over a thousand tribal nations entries, along with hundreds of maps and photographs, and bibliographical references and is thoroughly indexed.
Author : Frank H. Gille
Publisher :
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 19,61 MB
Release : 1993-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780403088270
The definitive reference on the indigenous peoples of the Americas. This set contains over a Dictionary of over a thousand tribal nations entries, along with hundreds of maps and photographs, and bibliographical references and is thoroughly indexed.
Author : Jan Onofrio
Publisher : American Indian Publishers, Inc.
Page : 1070 pages
File Size : 11,52 MB
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0937862282
DICTIONARY OF INDIAN TRIBES OF THE AMERICAS - Second Edition contains information on over 1,150 tribal nations of the entire western hemisphere, from the Aleuts of the Arctic region to Onas in southern Argentina and Chile. This is a contemporary work and its intention is to bring modern day insights to the consideration of the native peoples who populate the western hemisphere. Every effort has been made to include tribes that have not been extensively covered in other publications. Modern anthropologists and historians tend to agree that there is a basic homogeneity (cultural, social, biological, or other similarities within a group) among the native peoples of the Americas that need to be considered when any of the tribes are studied. The tribal entries were written by noted local, national and international historians and anthropologists.
Author : Barbara Leitch LePoer
Publisher : Algonac, Mich. : Reference Publications, Incorporated
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 40,12 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Social Science
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Encyclopedic dictionary giving data about native peoples living north of Mexico.
Author : Carl Waldman
Publisher : Castle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,51 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?
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Page : 232 pages
File Size : 16,89 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Indians of North America
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An overview of tribes, their cultures, the languages they spoke, and the regions where they could be found.
Author : Barbara A. Leitch
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 33,79 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780917256486
Offers brief descriptions of the history and culture of several hundred Indian tribes
Author : Sam D. Gill
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Page : 180 pages
File Size : 45,34 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.