The Mide'wiwin or "Grand Medicine Society" of the Ojibwa Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of th
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The Mide'win or "Great Medicine Society" of the Ojibwa is a detailed study of the religious and ceremonial practices of the Ojibwa Indian tribe. The book takes the reader into the world of spirituality and traditions of this powerful people, focusing on the mysterious ceremony of Mide'win, which is at the heart of Ojibwa culture and community. Author Walter James Hoffman details the history, sacred meaning, and role in Ojibwa Mide'win life, revealing the mysteries and symbolism of this ancient ritual. This book, which has become an important source for the study of Native American traditions, offers the reader a unique opportunity to learn about the inner world and soul of one of the most ancient peoples of North America.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Walter James Hoffman
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2006-09-25
- Title
- The Mide'wiwin or "Grand Medicine Society" of the Ojibwa
Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1885-1886, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 143-300 - Subject
- E011
Midéwiwin
Ojibwa Indians -- Religion
Ojibwa Indians -- Rites and ceremonies
Ojibwa Indians -- Societies, etc.
Secret societies -- North America
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