Encyclopedia Of Native American Healing

Author: William S. Lyon; William Lyon

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Price : 48.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780393317350
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
Imprint : W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
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Weight (g) : 0.712594
Publication date : 03 March 1998
Dimensions : 1.2 Inches X 7.3 Inches X 10.3 Inches
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Author : William S. Lyon; William Lyon
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Language : English
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This compelling volume explores the various aspects of Native American healing found cross-culturally in North America, including Canadian and Inuit cultures.In Encyclopedia of Native American Healing, the extensive entries span topics such as renowned healers throughout history in the various cultures; societies and divisions into which healers were categorized; sacred objects employed in healing rituals and how each was used; the different types of healing ceremonies conducted; plants used to increase healing powers; symbolic motifs used in healing rituals; major concepts that form the healing traditions; and major scholars of Native American healing.This reference work will appeal to the interested layperson as well as students of Native American cultures.

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