Fox Miscellany (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Truman Michelson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332788610 ISBN 13 : 9781332788613

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book delves into the traditions and rituals of the Fox (Meskwaki) people, focusing on their sacred Wolf Clan and the elaborate ceremony known as When the War Chiefs Worship the Wolf. Through the lens of a genesis account, we witness the clan's origins and the transformative experience of a young member who undergoes a demanding fast and encounters a mystical green buffalo, believed to be a manifestation of the Great Spirit. As the narrative unfolds, we gain insights into Fox cosmology, their reverence for animals, and the importance of unwavering faith and sacrifice in seeking spiritual blessings. The book also explores the broader historical context of Fox culture, offering glimpses into their social structure, ceremonial life, and the resilience of their traditions in the face of Western influence. By shedding light on the spiritual beliefs and practices of a Native American people, this book contributes significantly to our understanding of their unique cultural heritage and the enduring power of their ancestral traditions.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332788610
• ISBN 13: 9781332788613
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 134
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