Spirits of the Earth: A Guide to Native American Symbols, Stories and Ceremonies

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Overview

Lake-Thom, who has studied with the elders of many tribes, explains the significance of animal figures as manifestations of good or evil, and shows how we can develop our own powers of awareness and intuition. The first book of its kind, this practical and enlightening resource includes dozens of fascinating animal myths and legends, as well as exercises and activities that draw upon animal powers for guidance, healing, wisdom, and the expansion of spiritual influences in our lives. You'll discover here how animals, birds, and insects act as signs and omens; the significance of vision quests; how to make and use a medicine wheel; the role of spirit symbols - and how they affect the unconscious; exercises for creative dreaming; the power of the earth-healing ceremony; how to increase your spiritual strength and create sacred spaces; and more.

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Native Americans believe that animal spirits can ultimately influence everyday lives. Lake-Thom, a healer and a descendant of three Native American tribes, combines his own experience, work with tribal elders, and readings from folk tales to explain the significance of good- and bad-luck symbols to these tribes. For instance, the hummingbird is considered to be a good-luck messenger that can carry a person's prayers to the Creator; in contrast, the owl is considered a sign of bad luck and a messenger of death. In a clear and straightforward writing style, the author defines symbols such as the turtle, bear, and coyote for Karuk, Seneca, and Cherokee tribes. He also includes several chapters on how one can get in touch with animal spirits through active participation in ceremonies and establishing sacred places. There is a helpful index and accompanying sketches. Recommended for public libraries.Vicki Leslie Toy Smith, Univ. of Nevada, Reno

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780452276505
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 8/28/1997
  • Pages: 224
  • Sales rank: 186,828
  • Product dimensions: 7.37 (w) x 9.27 (h) x 0.70 (d)

Meet the Author

Bobby Lake-Thom, known as Medicine Grizzly Bear, is a traditional Native healer and spiritual teacher of Karuk and Seneca descent (affiliated with the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation in California). He has been schooled in both Western and Native american traditions and has taught and lectured extensively aross the United States for more than three decades. He is the author of two previous books on Native American culture and spirituality, Native Healer and Chilula: People from the Ancient Redwoods, and his articles have appeared in The Indian Historian, The Journal for Ethnic Studies, Quest magazine, Shaman's Drum, and other publications. He lives near Mt. Shasta in Yreka, California.

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  • Anonymous

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    changed my life

    this book changed the way i live and think it should be read by all.

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  • Anonymous

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    A wonderfull book

    I borrowed this book from the library and I liked it so much I am going to buy my own copy. The book talks about the relations of nature and man. It explains the the native stories very well. Native american stories are a way to keep the history alive. For those people who believed native americans were savages because of their worshiping methods will understand what they were worshiping. They believed in a higher power, what some of us have labled god. The stories are completedly interesting. My warning is that you won't be able to put it down. The stories are about animals and so interesting that i am reading them to my children who are ages of 3 and 6. If you dont think much about nature this book will help you relate to it's importance. If you have children think of how the beggining was, the only shelter we depended on was nature. This book will get you started on thinking. I am hoping this book will have a sequal.

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  • Posted November 8, 2011

    fun and absolute magic!

    This book is a wonderful primer of native american mythology. Easy to read and very informative as well as great fun, yet still a deep and profound wisdom emerges from its pages.

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