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The Sons of the wind : the sacred stories of the Lakota / introduction by Vivian Arviso One Feather ; edited by D.M. Dooling from the James R. Walker collection.

Title
The Sons of the wind : the sacred stories of the Lakota / introduction by Vivian Arviso One Feather ; edited by D.M. Dooling from the James R. Walker collection.
Publication
New York, N.Y. : Parabola Books, c1984.

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Additional Authors
  • Dooling, D. M.
  • Walker, J. R. (James R.), 1849-
Description
xix, 136 p.; 21 cm.
Summary
Presents the mythology and sacred spirits of the Lakota. Based on information given to Dr. James Walker a century ago by Lakota Holy Men, this compilation includes the cycle of creation, the appearance of spirits and animals, the making of the four directions, and the coming of the Real People.
Subject
  • Indian mythology > Great Plains
  • Indians of North America > Great Plains > Religion
  • Oglala Indians > Religion and mythology
  • Oglala Indians > Religion
  • Oglala mythology
Note
  • Selections from unpublished typescripts of the collection.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
The first two times -- Tate and Ite -- The four directions -- The coming of the Ikce Oyate -- The sacred pipe.
ISBN
0930407008 (pbk. : alk. paper) :
LCCN
^^^84061403^
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library