Swanton, John Reed
Description
Weaving together a wide array of historical sources with oral accounts gathered from fieldwork, this classic study provides a valuable overview of tra
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ditional Creek (Muskogee) religion and medicine. John R. Swanton visited the Creek Nation in the early twentieth century and learned about many important aspects of Creek religious life and medicine. Subjects covered in this book include Creek conceptions of the cosmos; religious stories; death and the afterlife; spiritual forces and beings; various rituals, including the Busk ceremony; prohibitions; the power and skills of different religious practitioners; the cultural force of witchcraft; and herbal and spiritual remedies. Many of these beliefs and practices have been present throughout Creek history and persist today. <i>Creek Religion and Medicine</i> showcases the vibrant culture of an enduring southeastern Native people.
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Genres
Religion & Spirituality
Medical & Healthcare
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Religion
Medicine
Creek Indians
Creek mythology
Creek dance
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Publishing Info
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Month-Year
Jan, 2000
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9780803292741
ISBN-10: 0803292740
Language
English
No. of Pages
7
Format
Paperback
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