The religions of the American Indians
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The religions of the American Indians
（Hermeneutics : studies in the history of religions, 7）
University of California Press, 1980, c1979
- pbk.
- Other Title
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De Amerikanska Indianernas Religioner
- Uniform Title
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Amerikanska indianernas religioner
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Originally published as De Amerikanska Indianernas Religioner in 1967
First [translated] paperback printing in 1980
Bibliography: p. [287]-317
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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ISBN 9780520026537
Description
This book presents a comprehensive survey of the complex indigenous religions of the Americas, both North and South, as they were in the past and as they still exist in some societies.
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pbk. ISBN 9780520042391
Description
This book presents a comprehensive survey of the complex indigenous religions of the Americas, both North and South, as they were in the past and as they still exist in some societies.
Table of Contents
List of Plates
Preface to the American Edition
Introduction
I. Tribal Religions
1. The Supernatural
2. The Concept of the High God
3. The World Picture and the Deities of Cosmogonic Myths
4. Gods and Spirits of Nature
5. Totemism and Belief in Guardian Spirits
6. Medicine Men and Shamans
7. The Great Tribal Ceremonies
8. Cult Organizations
9. The Soul and Life Hereafter
10. Historical Patterns of Development and Modern Forms of Religion
II. Religions of the American High Culture
11. The History of Culture and Religion in Nuclear America
12. The Religion of the Inca Indians
13. Mayan Religion
14. The Religion of the Aztecs
Bibliography
Index
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