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A vivid Iroquoian cosmology told through a dramatic, mythic journey. This nonfiction work presents an extended creation legend featuring Sapling and other world-spanning beings, gods, and spirits. It tracks storms, rivers, and earthly powers as they interact with human life, offering readers a window into a richly described sacred world.
From clouds and thunder to sea, earth, and the transformations that shape people and their fortunes, the narrative unfolds with concrete detail and practical tone. The text foregrounds mythic actors, ritual contexts, and the language of the people who tell the story, inviting careful reading and reflection about how these beliefs structure life, power, and community.
- A complete mythic sequence with recurring figures, events, and place-based episodes.
- Vivid scenes of celestial and earthly beings and their interactions with humans and nature.
- Language and terminology that illuminate how cosmology is described and transmitted.
- Context for how these stories relate to ritual life, social roles, and cultural memory.
Ideal for readers of ethnology, Indigenous studies, and folklore who seek a grounded, descriptive view of North American cosmology.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of Iroquoian cosmology, offering a profound exploration of the origin stories and philosophical underpinnings of these Indigenous peoples. Rooted in extensive research and firsthand accounts, the author presents a comprehensive analysis of Iroquoian myths and legends, shedding light on their intricate belief systems and worldview. By examining narratives that explain the genesis of the universe, the earth, and humankind, the book uncovers a rich tapestry of interconnected ideas and concepts. Central to Iroquoian thought is the belief in a world imbued with life and will, where every element of nature possesses its own spirit and agency. The book explores how these beliefs shaped the Iroquoian understanding of natural phenomena, social structures, and spiritual practices. Through careful translation and interpretation of oral traditions, the author unveils the deeper meanings behind seemingly fantastical tales. Metaphors and personifications are dissected to reveal the underlying truths they convey about the Iroquoian relationship with the natural world and their place within it. Ultimately, this book provides invaluable insights into the intellectual and cultural heritage of the Iroquoian peoples, demonstrating the enduring power of their cosmologies to illuminate the human experience and our connection to the cosmos. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333661694_0
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