Traditions of the Caddo

Informationen zum Autor George A. Dorsey (1868-1931), an anthropologist who taught at the University of Chicago, published numerous works, including The Pawnee Mythology, available as a Bison Book. Wallace L. Chafe is a professor of linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the author of Seneca Thanksgiving Rituals. Klappentext First encountered by explorer Hernando de Soto in the 16th century, the Caddoan tribes, found along the Red River in present-day Arkansas and Louisiana, practiced agriculture long before they hunted buffalo. These tales vibrate with both earthly and unearthly forces. Zusammenfassung The Caddoan tribes, found along the Red River and its tributaries, practiced agriculture long before they hunted buffalo. The tales collected for this book, first published in 1905, reflect the women's horticultural practices, village life distinguished by conical grass lodges, family and social relationships, connection to nature, and ceremonies.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: George A. Dorsey, George A. Dorsey Dorsey, George A Dorsey
• Editore: University of Nebraska Press
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 01.12.1997
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Etnologia > Etnologia; Guide e manuali > Spiritualità > Scienze e culture antiche
• EAN: 9780803266025
• ISBN: 978-0-8032-6602-5
• Numero di pagine: 132
• Serie: Sources of American Indian Ora; Sources of American Indian Ora; Sources of American Indian Oral Literature
• Categorie: Sociology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Native American Studies