9781333550394 - The Tobacco Society of the Crow Indians (Classic Reprint) de Lowie, Robert H. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex world of the Crow Indians' Tobacco Society, a group that played a vital role in their social and spiritual lives. While the Crow were not known for their elaborate ceremonies in the same way as other Plains tribes, the Tobacco Society was an exception, ranking in importance just behind the Sun Dance. The author meticulously explores the structure of the society, its chapters, and the rituals that governed its activities. He examines the ceremonial planting of tobacco, the significance of specific plants and animals as symbols and medicine, and the vision quests that led to the formation of different chapters. The author contrasts the Crow society with similar groups from other tribes, such as the Blackfoot and Hidatsa, highlighting the unique features of Crow ceremonialism. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural traditions and intricate social organization of the Crow people, shedding light on the ways in which they integrated the sacred into their daily lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.