Encyclopedia of American Indian Wars, 1492-1890

Encyclopedia of American Indian Wars, 1492-1890
Author: Jerry Keenan
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1999
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780393319156

Focusing on the longest running conflict in American history, this illustrated encyclopedia reveals the common threads that weave through four centuries of clashes, from Columbus's voyage to the Wounded Knee Massacre. 450 entries. 70 illustrations.

Mythology of the American Nations

Mythology of the American Nations
Author: David Michael Jones
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-03-07
Genre: Indian mythology
ISBN: 9780857236715

A fascinating reference to the mythology of the ancient Americas, with 500 evocative fine-art pictures.

Handbook of Native American Mythology

Handbook of Native American Mythology
Author: Dawn Elaine Bastian
Publisher: Handbooks of World Mythology
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780195342321

Originally published: Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, c2004, in series: Handbooks of world mythology.

Dictionary of Native American Mythology

Dictionary of Native American Mythology
Author: Sam D. Gill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1994
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780195086027

Passed down from generation to generation, the myths and rituals of Native Americans form a rich religious and cultural base from which all members of each society can create and maintain a sense of community, physical and emotional health, identity, family, and self. Such traditions, handed down through stories and rites, stand as the lifeblood of every Native American culture. This thoroughly illustrated and carefully researched guide explores the amazing array of mythical beasts, heroic humans, and nurturing spirits that make up the fascinating spectrum of Native American mythology. With over one thousand alphabetically arranged entries, representing over one hundred different Native American cultures, readers can quickly explore the meaning of hundreds of elements of Native lore--from names, phrases, and symbols, to images, motifs, and themes. Accompanying essays take a closer look at other issues related to the origin, development, and perpetuation of Native American mythology, such as the Christian influence on myth, varying mythology between tribes, storytelling, and more. We learn about such mythical creatures as Apotamkin of the Maliseet-Passamaquoddy tribe of the Southeast (a bogey monster with long hair and huge teeth who, through the fear he generates, keeps small children from straying onto thin, newly frozen ice in the winter and unguarded beaches in the summer), ritual healing ceremonials such as the Southwestern Navajo's Uglyway ceremony (a ceremony to remove and protect against the forces of chaos and disorder that give rise to illness), and the Marau ceremony of the Hopi Indians of the Southeast (a complex ceremony concerned with rain, the ripening of corn, and the fertility of women, as well as rites of initiating new members into the society). This compelling volume honors the richness of the beliefs and values of the many peoples of native North America, from northern Mexico to the Artic Circle. In addition, a complete bibliography of primary sources and secondary sources points the way to further research, making this the perfect reference for anyone interested in the mythical history of America's original inhabitants.

Native American Clothing

Native American Clothing
Author: Ted J. Brasser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781554074334

A collection of photographs from museums, collectors and private dealers that documents five centuries of Native American artistry.

Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes

Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Author: Carl Waldman
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Indians of North America
ISBN: 1438110103

A comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia which provides information on over 150 native tribes of North America, including prehistoric peoples.

Indian Nations of North America

Indian Nations of North America
Author: Anton Treuer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2010
Genre: Indians of North America
ISBN: 142620664X

Categorized into eight geographical regions, this encyclopedic reference examines the history, beliefs, traditions, languages, and lifestyles of indigenous peoples of North America.

First People

First People
Author: David King
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2008-11-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756652480

First People tells the story of American Indians—from their arrival on the continent 10,000 years ago to their search for identity in the modern world. Avoiding standard clichés and easy generalizations, the book presents each tribe as an individual, evolving culture, with its own history, artwork, and traditions. With a wealth of modern and historic images, innovative page layouts, and compelling first-person accounts, this is an eye-opening look at the richness and variety of North American tribes, and a moving account of the European conquest.

Native American Religions

Native American Religions
Author: Rob Staeger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2014-09-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1422288617

While Native American religious beliefs vary from tribe to tribe, the one thing they have in common is a belief in a higher power. This power has many names: Manitou, Wakanda, Sila, or even just the Great Spirit. This book discusses the various beliefs held by tribes in each region of the Americas. It also describes some of the important rituals practiced in each religion.