The strength of the narrative is the rich detail of ritual description: fasting, sacrifices, vision experiences, the practices of healing. By describing ritual in the context of a man's life, the book gives a uniquely historical understanding of the dynamics of traditional religious life. It provides deeper understanding of the Gros Ventres' way of life and gives a valuable comparative perspective on plains Indian religion. -Raymond J. DeMallie, Western Historical Quarterly George Horse Capture is field manager of Fort Belknap Ventures. Inc., a tribal enterprise to develop and market traditional Indian art. At present he is helping to establish a tribal museum
The Seven Visions of Bull Lodge: As Told by His Daughter, Garter Snake
Brand: University of Nebraska Press
$13.72 - $25.64
- UPC:
- 9780803272569
- Maximum Purchase:
- 3 units
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 1992-02-01
- Language:
- english
- Edition:
- Reprint