The Arapaho Sun Dance: The Ceremony Of The Offerings Lodge (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169147218)

""The Arapaho Sun Dance: The Ceremony Of The Offerings Lodge"" by George A. Dorsey is a comprehensive study of the Sun Dance ceremony of the Arapaho Native American tribe. The book explores the cultural and spiritual significance of the ceremony, which is a central event in the Arapaho calendar. Dorsey provides a detailed analysis of the various elements of the ceremony, including the construction of the offering lodge, the preparation of the dancers, and the ritual itself. He also discusses the role of the Sun Dance in Arapaho society, including its connection to healing, community building, and spiritual renewal. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the ceremony and its various components. Overall, ""The Arapaho Sun Dance"" is an important resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and spirituality, as well as for scholars and researchers in the field of anthropology.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 A. Dorsey
ISBN-10: 1169147216
ISBN-13: 9781169147218
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 794
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.88d