The Sacred path : spells, prayers, & power songs of the American Indians /

The Sacred path : spells, prayers, & power songs of the American Indians /

English translations of North and South American Indian spells, prayers, and songs traditionally used in rituals associated with birth, puberty, love, travel, sickness, weather, farming, hunting, and death.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bierhorst, John
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Morrow, 1983.
Subjects:
Indian poetry > Translations into English.
American poetry > Translations from Indian languages.
Indian magic.
Indian poetry.
Indians > Religion.
Indians > Magic.
Description
Summary:English translations of North and South American Indian spells, prayers, and songs traditionally used in rituals associated with birth, puberty, love, travel, sickness, weather, farming, hunting, and death.
Physical Description:191 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0688016995
0688017002 (lib. bdg.)