Mother Earth spirituality
by McGaa, Ed
The author, an Oglala Sioux, describes Native American philosophy, history, and rites. Includes an overview of the spiritual character of the Native American, a description of some sacred ceremonies (peace pipe, sweat lodge, sundance, spirit-calling and giveaway), and describes how some ceremonies might be incorporated into communities. Appendices include a Lakota word list, prayer to the six powers of the universe, name glossary, and sweat lodge checklist.
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- Full title :Mother Earth spirituality / Ed McGaa, Eagle Man ; illustrated by Marie N. Buchfink.
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The author, an Oglala Sioux, describes Native American philosophy, history, and rites. Includes an overview of the spiritual character of the Native American, a description of some sacred ceremonies (peace pipe, sweat lodge, sundance, spirit-calling and giveaway), and describes how some ceremonies might be incorporated into communities. Appendices include a Lakota word list, prayer to the six powers of the universe, name glossary, and sweat lodge checklist.
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- Publication Date:1990.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Harper & Row
- Place of Publication:San Francisco, Calif
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:1990.
The Physical Object
- Description:xviii, 230 pages : : illustrations
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0062505963, 9780062505965
- oclc:ocn855408514
- LC Classification:E99.O3
- Dewey Decimal:299/.785
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