White Hat also shares stories from his own experience. Using anecdotes he shows not only how the Lakota lifestyle has been altered but also how Lakota words have begun to take on new meanings that lack their original connotations and generate a different picture of Lakota philosophy. Language, interwoven with history, tells the people where they came from and who they are. By gathering the traditions and ceremonies in a single volume, with the history of how they evolved, he has secured the meaning of these practices for futre generations. Filled with warmth and humor, Life’s JourneyZuya is an enjoyable and enlightening read.
White Hat also shares stories from his own experience. Using anecdotes he shows not only how the Lakota lifestyle has been altered but also how Lakota words have begun to take on new meanings that lack their original connotations and generate a different picture of Lakota philosophy. Language, interwoven with history, tells the people where they came from and who they are. By gathering the traditions and ceremonies in a single volume, with the history of how they evolved, he has secured the meaning of these practices for futre generations. Filled with warmth and humor, Life’s JourneyZuya is an enjoyable and enlightening read.
Life's Journey-Zuya: Oral Teachings from Rosebud
224Life's Journey-Zuya: Oral Teachings from Rosebud
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781607811848 |
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Publisher: | University of Utah Press |
Publication date: | 04/30/2012 |
Edition description: | 1st Edition |
Pages: | 224 |
Sales rank: | 696,421 |
Product dimensions: | 6.90(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d) |
Age Range: | 15 - 18 Years |