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Manitoba Studies in Native History

Preserving the Sacred

Historical Perspectives on the Ojibwa Midewiwin

Angel, Michael

Preserving the Sacred

Manitoba Studies in Native History

Preserving the Sacred

Historical Perspectives on the Ojibwa Midewiwin

Manitoba Studies in Native History: Preserving the Sacred

 

Historian Michael Angel compares the early texts written about the Midewiwin, and identifies major, common misconceptions in these accounts. In his explanation of the historical role played by the Midewiwin, he provides alternative viewpoints and explanations of the significance of the ceremonies, while respecting the sacred and symbolic nature of the Midewiwin rituals, songs, and scrolls.


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Beschrijving Manitoba Studies in Native History: Preserving the Sacred

Historian Michael Angel compares the early texts written about the Midewiwin, and identifies major, common misconceptions in these accounts. In his explanation of the historical role played by the Midewiwin, he provides alternative viewpoints and explanations of the significance of the ceremonies, while respecting the sacred and symbolic nature of the Midewiwin rituals, songs, and scrolls.


ISBN
9780887551734
Pagina's
274
Verschenen
Serie
Manitoba Studies in Native History
NUR
680
Druk
1
Uitvoering
Hardback
Taal
Nederlands
Uitgever
Michigan State Univ Pr

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