Dictionary of Indian tribes of the Americas - Index
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Release | : 1993 |
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Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Indians |
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Author | : Sam D. Gill |
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Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : 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 | : Loretto Dennis Szucs |
Publisher | : Ancestry Publishing |
Total Pages | : 1000 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781593312770 |
Genealogists and other historical researchers have valued the first two editions of this work, often referred to as the genealogist's bible."" The new edition continues that tradition. Intended as a handbook and a guide to selecting, locating, and using appropriate primary and secondary resources, The Source also functions as an instructional tool for novice genealogists and a refresher course for experienced researchers. More than 30 experts in this field--genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists--prepared the 20 signed chapters, which are well written, easy to read, and include many helpful hints for getting the most out of whatever information is acquired. Each chapter ends with an extensive bibliography and is further enriched by tables, black-and-white illustrations, and examples of documents. Eight appendixes include the expected contact information for groups and institutions that persons studying genealogy and history need to find. ""
Author | : Jan Onofrio |
Publisher | : American Indian Publishers, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 1070 |
Release | : 1995-01-01 |
Genre | : 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.
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Publisher | : Newport Beach, Calif. : American Indian Publishers |
Total Pages | : 596 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Social Science |
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Author | : Carl Waldman |
Publisher | : Checkmark Books |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 2006-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780816062737 |
A fully updated and revised edition of FOF's 1999 Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, Revised Edition with 60 new entries, covers more than 200 American Indian tribes of North America. Includes 259 color illustrations (12 new to this edition), 11 color maps, cross-references, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
Author | : Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology |
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Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 1906 |
Genre | : America |
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Author | : Marilyn L. Haas |
Publisher | : Hamden, Conn. : Library Professional Publications |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780208019806 |
Guide to the literature on North American Indians. Includes annotated bibliography arranged by topic and unannotated bibliography arranged alphabetically by tribe. Some Canadian material included.
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Publisher | : North American Book Dist LLC |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 1994-01-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0403099498 |
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN provides an overview of the significant historical events of the Native peoples of the Americas. The reference work places perspectives on the similarities and differences of the struggles of various Native populations to deal with the consequences of the arrival of the Europeans. Noted Native People scholars Vine Deloria, Jr., James R. Crawford, Ralph L. Casebolt and John W. Moore have written entries and provided helpful insights on the events in Native peoples history. Over 300 pages, contains illustrations and an index.
Author | : New York Public Library. Reference Department |
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Total Pages | : 1024 |
Release | : 1961 |
Genre | : America |
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