| Description |
pages cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Cosmogenesis: The Earth Diver Mythos, an Ancient Creation Cosmology -- 2. An Island in the East: A Comparative Analysis of an Indigenous Atlantis -- 3. The Founders' Dilemma of America: A First Peoples Historical Perspective of America -- 4. Living Red: An Indigenous Philosophy on Living in Harmony with Earth Mother -- 5. Pahuk: Sacred Geography in Nebraska -- 6. Mother Corn, Mother Earth: Rediscovering a Sacred Tribal Feminine Tradition --7. Cahokia: The Rise and Fall of an Indigenous Empire -- 8. AsAbove, So Below: Archaeoastronomy of the Earthen Works and the Journey of the Souls -- 9. Ten Thousand Years Ago and Beyond: The Antiquity of Indigenous Peoples in America. |
| Summary |
"An exploration of Indigenous cosmology and history in North America. Examines the complexities of Indigenous legends and creation myths and reveals common oral traditions across much of North America. Explores the history of Cahokia, the Mississippian Mound Builder Empire of1050-1300 CE, told through the voice of Honga, a Native leader of the time. Presents an Indigenous revisionist history regarding Thomas Jefferson, expansionist doctrine, and Manifest Destiny"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
Quick Clicks. |
| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Folklore -- History and criticism.
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| Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- North America -- Folklore -- History and criticism.
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| Subject |
Indian cosmology.
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Sacred space -- North America.
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Indian mythology -- North America.
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| Added Title |
First Peoples' account of the sacred geography of America |
| Other Form: |
Online version: |
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Keen, Taylor, 1968- Rediscovering turtle island Rochester : Bear & Company, 2024 9781591435211 (DLC) 2023057510 |
| ISBN |
9781591435204 20.00 |
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159143520X 20.00 |
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