Night Has a Naked Soul - Witchcraft and Sorcery Among the Western Cherokee

This exploration of the occult world of the Western Cherokee translates 40 shamanistic texts which deal with such esoteric matters as: divining the future; protecting oneself from enemies; destroying the power of witches; and purifying one's soul from all forms of supernatural harm.

About the author

Alan Kilpatrick is associate professor of American Indian studies at San Diego State University. His articles on Cherokee religion have appeared in American Indian Quarterly and in American Indian Culture and Research Journal.

Summary

This exploration of the occult world of the Western Cherokee translates 40 shamanistic texts which deal with such esoteric matters as: divining the future; protecting oneself from enemies; destroying the power of witches; and purifying one's soul from all forms of supernatural harm.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Kilpatrick
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.1998
• EAN: 9780815605393
• ISBN: 978-0-8156-0539-3
• No. of pages: 178
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 270 g
• Series: Iroquois and Their Neighbors
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works