Encyclopedia of Native American Healing (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780874368529)

This compelling volume explores the various aspects of Native American healing found cross-culturally in North America, including Canadian and Inuit cultures.

In Encyclopedia of Native American Healing, the extensive entries span topics such as renowned healers throughout history in the various cultures; societies and divisions into which healers were categorized; sacred objects employed in healing rituals and how each was used; the different types of healing ceremonies conducted; plants used to increase healing powers; symbolic motifs used in healing rituals; major concepts that form the healing traditions; and major scholars of Native American healing.

This reference work will appeal to the interested layperson as well as students of Native American cultures.

Author: William S. Lyon
ISBN-10: 0874368529
ISBN-13: 9780874368529
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 12/01/1996
Pages: 373
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.19lbs
Size: 10.33h x 7.42w x 1.32d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/15/1997 pg. 56