The Soul of the Indian: An Interpretation (Annotated Myths and Folktales of Indigenous peoples): Indian history and mythology of North America
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0731YV21F |
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| Number of Pages | : | 172 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Spiritual matters conveyed in simple language Two Bears Ohiyesa wrote this book in 1911, and did a masterful job at conveying spiritual truths in simple language that anyone can understand.Ohiyesa tries to impart that this form of spirituality is more about a state of mind and heart instead of performing ceremonies by rote.There are many little gems of wisdom in this book, and it would be a great place to start if you wish to explore the American Indian (Sioux) form of spirituality.Here are a few of those ge. The integrity of Soul Ohiyesa wrote from his heart about a world for which the western world had no language. Here is a man who was truly caught between two cultures. Raised Lakota, educated as a western physician and fated to be on the Rosebud Reservation during the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre, his destiny was to leave a record of what the First Peoples truly believed, and why.His language swings from simple to more formal. It is obvious that he wants to influence the more w. "A Great Read" according to Tracie Little. I work with a lot of Native American Indians Tribes and this book was very helpful to had read. I truly enjoy it. I will suggest anyone to take some time and get to know other cultures besides your own.
This book is the history of the Sioux Indians both before and after the arrival of Europeans in North America showing the spiritual, political and traditional information of the Native American Indians spirituality and morality roots.