The Religions of the American Indians by Ake Hultkrantz
This book presents a comprehensive survey of the complex indigenous religions of the Americas, both North and South, as they were in the past and as they still exist in some societies.
The Religions of the American Indians
The Religions of the American Indians
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Summary
Presents a comprehensive survey of the complex indigenous religions of the Americas, both North and South.
The Religions of the American Indians Summary
Table of Contents
List of Plates
Preface to the American Edition
Introduction
I. Tribal Religions
1. The Supernatural
2. The Concept of the High God
3. The World Picture and the Deities of Cosmogonic Myths
4. Gods and Spirits of Nature
5. Totemism and Belief in Guardian Spirits
6. Medicine Men and Shamans
7. The Great Tribal Ceremonies
8. Cult Organizations
9. The Soul and Life Hereafter
10. Historical Patterns of Development and Modern Forms of Religion
II. Religions of the American High Culture
11. The History of Culture and Religion in Nuclear America
12. The Religion of the Inca Indians
13. Mayan Religion
14. The Religion of the Aztecs
Bibliography
Index
157
184
205
241
Preface to the American Edition
Introduction
I. Tribal Religions
1. The Supernatural
2. The Concept of the High God
3. The World Picture and the Deities of Cosmogonic Myths
4. Gods and Spirits of Nature
5. Totemism and Belief in Guardian Spirits
6. Medicine Men and Shamans
7. The Great Tribal Ceremonies
8. Cult Organizations
9. The Soul and Life Hereafter
10. Historical Patterns of Development and Modern Forms of Religion
II. Religions of the American High Culture
11. The History of Culture and Religion in Nuclear America
12. The Religion of the Inca Indians
13. Mayan Religion
14. The Religion of the Aztecs
Bibliography
Index
157
184
205
241
Additional information
GOR007317639
9780520042391
0520042395
The Religions of the American Indians by Ake Hultkrantz
Used - Very Good
Paperback
University of California Press
19810429
368
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