Encyclopedia of Native American Religions

by Arlene B. Hirschfelder, Paulette Molin

Long regarded as quaint curiosities or exotic pagan rites, the religious practices of Native Americans make up a rich, enduring legacy deserving of a place among the great spiritual traditions. The volume features a foreword written by Walter R. Echo-Hawk, a senior staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund, whose legal experience includes cases involving religious freedom and reburial rights. This volume is available in paperback for the first time. Featuring more than 1,200 cross-referenced entries, this encyclopedia is a fascinating guide to the spiritual traditions of Native Americans in the United States and Canada, including coverage of beliefs about the afterlife, symbolism, creation myths, and vision quests; important ceremonies and dances; prominent American Indian religious figures; and events, legislation, and tribal court cases that have shaped the development of Native American religions.

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Praise for the hardcover edition:
"...recommended." -Booklist

Genres: Religion, Native American, Mythology, Reference, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published May 1, 1992

Reviews

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a useful book but not what I was after. However I was able to find enough information for my research that I would highly recommend it to others looking for religious practices of the Native American tribes.

[Lisa]

The Encyclopedia of Native American Religions: A Comprehensive Guide to the Spiritual Traditions and Practices of North American Indians by Arlene B. Hirschfelder (1997)