Teresa Pijoan

Healers on the Mountain

And Other Myths of Native American Medicine

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Produktbeschreibung

A unique characteristic of Native American medicine is the belief that each patient holds a different spirit, and that the healing can only work when it affects the individual spirit. Mythology is essential to this healing process. The belief stories within these pages reflect a culture that holds both poignant and alarming lessons. Readers of this book will discover the intriguing past and knowledge of Native American history and beliefs which are more enlightening than they may have previously realized.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sunstone Press
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 517g
• ISBN-13: 9781632935854
• ISBN-10: 1632935856
• Artikelnr.: 68516027

Autorenporträt

TERESA PIJOAN was raised on the San Juan Pueblo Indian Reservation in New Mexico and later her family moved to the Nambe Indian Reservation. She is a national lecturer, storyteller, research writer, college professor, and teacher. She has lectured throughout Central Europe, Mexico, and the United States. Her books include "Healers on the Mountain and Other Myths of Native American Medicine," "Pueblo Indian Wisdom: Native American Legends and Mythology," "Ways of Indian Magic: Stories Retold," "Native American Creation Stories of Family and Friendship," "Myths of Magical Native American Women Including Salt Woman Stories," "Water Stories of Native American and Asian Indians: Legends of Rain, Rivers and Lakes," and three mystery novels, "Dead Kachina Man," "Granger's Threat," and "Granger's Return," all from Sunstone Press.