Research Catalog

Title

The Rotinonshonni : a traditional Iroquoian history through the eyes of Teharonhia:wako and Sawiskera / Brian Rice.

Author

Rice, Brian, 1955-

Publication

Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, 2013.

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Description

xi, 328 p. : illustrations; 24 cm.

Summary

"In this book, Rice offers a comprehensive history based on the oral traditions of the Rotinonshonni Longhouse People, also known as the Iroquois. Drawing upon J. N. B. Hewitt's translation and the oral presentations of Cayuga Elder Jacob Thomas, Rice records the Iroquois creation story, the origin of Iroquois clans, the Great Law of Peace, the European invasion, and the life of Handsome Lake. As a participant in a 700-mile walk following the story of the Peacemaker who confederated the original five warring nations that became the Rotinonshonni, Rice traces the historic sites located in what are now known as the Mississippi River Valley, Upstate New York, southern Quebec, and Ontario. The Rotinonshonni creates from oral traditions a history that informs the reader about events that happened in the past and how those events have shaped and are still shaping Rotinonshonni society today."--Publisher's website.

Uniform Title

Project Muse UPCC books

Subject

• Iroquois mythology
• Iroquois Indians > Folklore
• Iroquois Indians > History

Genre/Form

• Folklore
• History

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

The creation story -- The clan system and the migration of the Rotinonshonni to their traditional territiory -- The Kayeneren:kowa (Great Way of Peace) -- Sawiskera gains control -- The Kari:wio of Skanyiatar:io.

ISBN

• 9780815610212 (cloth : alk. paper)
• 0815610211 (cloth : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2013018101

OCLC

813949548

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library