Encyclopedia of Native American Shamanism: Sacred Ceremonies of North America

by William S. Lyon

Book Overview

Encyclopedia of Native American Shamanism focuses on "medicine" or sacred ceremonies conducted through shamans in which the power of the Creator is made manifest for all to behold.

Historically, Native American peoples believed that life was to be lived in a sacred manner. There were ceremonies for nearly every act of life that formed the very basis of Native American religious life and were a means of invoking good fortune...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874369339
• ISBN13: 9780874369335
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.3" x 10.3"