Southern Paiute Shamanism - Hardcover

by Isabel T. Kelly (Author)

Southern Paiute Shamanism is a comprehensive book written by Isabel T. Kelly that explores the traditional beliefs and practices of the Southern Paiute tribe's shamanism. The Southern Paiute tribe is a Native American tribe that resides in the southwestern United States. This book delves into the tribe's spiritual practices, including their beliefs in spirits, their use of herbal medicine, and their rituals for healing and divination. The author provides detailed descriptions of the tribe's ceremonies, such as the vision quest and the sweat lodge, and how they are performed. Additionally, the book discusses the role of the shaman in the tribe and their abilities to communicate with the spirit world. The author also provides historical context to the tribe's shamanism, including the impact of colonization and the forced assimilation of Native American cultures. Overall, Southern Paiute Shamanism is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American spirituality and the history and traditions of the Southern Paiute tribe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.