Animals of the soul : sacred animals of the Oglala Sioux

by Joseph Epes Brown

Hardcover, 1992

Series

Earth Quest (1993)

Publication

Imprint: Rockport, Massachusetts ; Shaftesbury, Dorset : Element, 1992. Responsibility: Joesph Epes Brown. OCLC Number: 52500835. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xiii, 145 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Features: Includes appendices, bibliography, notes.

Call number

Native / Brown

Barcode

BK-03100

ISBN

9781852302979

Original publication date

1991

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, Root Religions

CSS Library Notes

Description: The central theme of Animals of the Soul is the appraisal and celebration of the relationships between the native peoples and the animals of their environment. The Oglala believe that all animals have their own symbolic and mythical meanings which relate closely to aspects of our own spiritual world. These sacred animals can guide us in how to care for each other and for our endangered planet. -- from back cover

Table of Contents: Introduction : the sacred power of animals
Bison and game in the world of the Oglala
The role of animals in Oglala life
Animal guardians and the vision quest
The metaphysical nature of animal categories in Oglala art
We are all related
Appendix A : the Oglala and Siouan speaking groups
Appendix B : uses of the Bison
Appendix C : qualities associated with animals
Appendix D : mammals, birds, and insects
Appendix E : Oglala personal names relating to animals and birds

FY1992 /

Physical description

xiii, 145 p.; 24 cm

Description

This text unlocks the rich spiritual heritage of the Ogala Sioux - the nomadic hunting people of the North American Plain who perceive animals not only as physical creatures, but as guardians and divine spirits that can convey wisdom and power to us.