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Author:

Goodman, Ronald.

Title:

Lak̇ot̄a star knowledge : studies in Lak̇ot̄a stellar theology / Ronald Goodman.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publisher:

Sint̄e Gleṡk̄a University,

Copyright Date:

1992

Description:

v, 64 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Indian astronomy--Great Plains.
Indians of North America--Great Plains--Religion.
Indians of North America--Great Plains--Folklore.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Lak̇ot̄a constellations -- The spring journey -- Mirroring -- The after-death journey among the stars -- On the necessity of sacrifice : "the hand" constellation -- Lak̇ot̄a mandala -- Lak̇ot̄a midwives and the stars -- App. A. Story of the big race -- App. B. Dating the constellations -- App. C. Sun's position -- App. D. Ceremonies of spring -- App. E. Father Buechel's charts -- App. F. Lak̇ot̄a constellations -- App. G. Star charts.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)36139177

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

UUAX975 -- Briar Cliff University - Mueller Library (Sioux City)