Encyclopedia of World MythologyThe myriad rituals used by medicine men, shamans and elders to call upon the spirits, the customary beliefs in the powers of the gods, and the social and cultural influences behind these beliefs are all explained within this volume. |
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Many tribes imagine thunder to be a mighty bird whose beak and eyes flash
lightning, while the beating of its wings is heard as thunderclaps. To the Lakota,
Wakinyan, the Thunderbird, is an assistant deity and manifestation of the
Supreme ...
Many tribes imagine thunder to be a mighty bird whose beak and eyes flash
lightning, while the beating of its wings is heard as thunderclaps. To the Lakota,
Wakinyan, the Thunderbird, is an assistant deity and manifestation of the
Supreme ...
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After three days, the birds returned. When the food was cooked, he slammed the
hut door, catching the smaller bird while the larger one escaped. He lived with
the bird for many years and had six sons and daughters. From these children, it is
...
After three days, the birds returned. When the food was cooked, he slammed the
hut door, catching the smaller bird while the larger one escaped. He lived with
the bird for many years and had six sons and daughters. From these children, it is
...
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Introduction | 6 |
PIS Ancient Near East | 12 |
flflfc Oceania | 216 |
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