Omaha Secret Societies: Columbia University Contributions To Anthropology, V14 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258082987)

Omaha Secret Societies: Columbia University Contributions To Anthropology, V14 is a book written by R. F. Fortune. This book explores the secret societies of the Omaha tribe, an indigenous group of people located in the Great Plains region of the United States. The author provides a detailed analysis of the rituals, beliefs, and practices of these societies, which played a significant role in the social and cultural life of the Omaha people.Through extensive research and fieldwork, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of the Omaha secret societies, including their initiation ceremonies, symbolism, and organization. The book also examines the role of gender in these societies, as well as the relationship between the secret societies and the broader social structure of the Omaha tribe.This book is part of the Columbia University Contributions to Anthropology series, which is dedicated to promoting the study of human culture and society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture, anthropology, or the history of the Great Plains region.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: R. F. Fortune
ISBN-10: 1258082985
ISBN-13: 9781258082987
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/12/2011
Pages: 198
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d