A spellbinding collection of the legends, wisdom, insights, and spiritual teachings of the Ojibway people – taken from the ancient oral tradition and recorded here for the first time by the world’s leading native expert – The Manitous is a journey to the core of Ojibway heritage.
Manitous are mysteries and spirits that infuse all living plants and animals – including humans – in all aspects of life. The tales of the manitous are simple in narration and complex in spirit, are rich with incident and detail, and attempt to explain the mysterious ways of the natural world.
These engrossing stories – most of which have never before been recorded – provide a window into an ancient culture and hold great meaning for modern readers.
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An extraordinary glimpse into a rich and meaningful mythology.
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Basil H. Johnston, is one of the few speakers of the ancient Ojibway (Chippewa) language who also writes in that language. He is a native scholar and author of eleven books. He commutes between Richmond Hill and the Cape Croker Indian Reserve, both in Ontario Canada.
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Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. These are the stories of the manitous--the spirits who inhabit the supernatural world of the Ojibway (the Native American tribe of the Great Lakes and central Canada region). Harvested by an eminent expert from an ancient oral tradition, these sacred stories introduce wily tricksters, fearsome giants, timorous tree spirits, seductive maidens, and wise grandmothers. Here, a coward masquerading as a hero becomes one; a powerful warrior is riled and routed by a younger sibling with a gift for dancing and disguises; and the ever-hungry evil weendigos--evil manitous--haunt the land. In spellbinding and hypnotic fashion, the creation and flood legends are told, and the origin stories of corn, spruce, and tobacco are revealed. Comic, erotic, dramatic, and tragic, these engrossing tales are a window into the heart of an ancient culture, an important contribution to Native American literature, and a fascinating source of spiritual guidance for the many followers of New Age mysticism. A collection of the legends, wisdom and spiritual teachings of the Ojibway people, taken from the ancient oral tradition. The tales of the Manitous - spirits that infuse all living things - attempt to explain the mysterious ways of the world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780060927356
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