Honne, The Spirit Of The Chehalis: The Indian Interpretation Of The Origin Of The People And Animals (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163163573)

Honne, The Spirit Of The Chehalis: The Indian Interpretation Of The Origin Of The People And Animals is a book written by George Saunders that explores the Chehalis Indian interpretation of the creation of the world and its inhabitants. The book delves into the traditional beliefs and myths of the Chehalis people, specifically their understanding of the spirit Honne, who is said to have created all living beings.Saunders provides a detailed account of the Chehalis origin story, which involves Honne creating the world, the animals, and the first humans. The author also explores the spiritual significance of certain animals and their role in Chehalis mythology. The book discusses the importance of storytelling and the passing down of traditional knowledge from generation to generation.Overall, Honne, The Spirit Of The Chehalis is a fascinating exploration of the Chehalis Indian interpretation of creation and the spiritual beliefs that have shaped their culture for centuries. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Saunders
ISBN-10: 1163163570
ISBN-13: 9781163163573
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d