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Mention the name Seminole and most Americans think of the Florida segment of the tribeIndian men in colorful shirts poling dugouts through the black waters of the Everglades and women sewing patchwork in palmettothatched chickees But another Seminole population much larger in numbers lives in the prairie and scrub oak hill country of OklahomaStudies of the Oklahoma segment of the tribe have been few and James H Howards objective in writing this book has been to record the richness of Seminole culture in the West presenting that culture as it is seen and interpreted by its more traditional members in Oklahoma todayMuch of the Seminole culture is held in common but many differences have grown up between the two groups since the Trail of Tears separated them in the 1830s This does not necessarily mean greater acculturation to white ways by the Oklahoma Seminoles In some instances the Oklahomans are the more traditional in that they retain cultural forms mentioned in early records but long forgotten in FloridaHoward documents contributions from many persons but the greatest amount of information came from Willie Lena a Seminole town chief who lives in Wewoka Oklahoma Born in 1912 and reared by his conservative grandparents Lena was shielded from the white culture during his childhood and carefully trained in Seminole ways and values Recognized since his youth as a traditionalist leader Lena has a lively intelligence artistic talent and a warm personality that have led him to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador of his own culture both to the younger generation of Seminoles and Creeks and to nonIndians as wellIn a detailed report of Seminole culture as it is found in Oklahoma today Howard has included chapters on herbal and nonherbal remedies magic and witchcraft supernaturals the Green Corn Ceremony the nighttime dances and other ceremonials sports and games mortuary practices and other aspects of the Seminole world Based on firsthand information and extensive fieldwork Howards descriptions are appealing and immediate He also displays extensive knowledge of the related literature and parallel material recorded in earlier sources is often cited for comparison Lenas illustrations add further interest and authenticity to the bookSeminole culture with its unique attitudes and beliefs and distinctly Southeastern Indian worldview has persisted in spite of more than four hundred years of exposure to European and American culture It is quite clear from the material presented in this book that there will continue to be American Indians in Oklahoma who proudly call themselves Seminole for many years to come. . . . A Few Instructions. Some tricks directed to the audience. Most will involve one or more assistants. A random method for selection. Your applause will be my indicator . Card trick vocabulary: to . Definition of ritual. A ritual . must fit into four categories. These four categories are that it must be a repetitive social practice, it must be set off from the routines of day to day life, it must follow some sort of ritual schema, and it must be encoded in myth. Ritual often has its roots in myth and religion, tying itself to ancient practices between the divine and humans. However, a ritual does not have to be religious in nature; graduation ceremonies and birthday parties are rituals as well. Chapter 3 - India. Indus River Valley Civilizations. I.) Indus River Valley Civilizations: also known by their two major cities: . Harappa. and Mohenjo-Daro that established around the fertile . Indus River Valley. What makes a civilization tick?. How do we determine what IS a civilization?. Cities. People live together in groups and all contribute in some way. Cities serve a function with a common government and organization. Americans and Native Americans. Many problems in the past with Native Americans. Cause and effect of white, American settlement. Andrew Jacksons Past. 1814. Creek Indians loss 22 million acres in Georgia and Alabama. Opening August 2017. Exhibit Overview . 39 tribes headquartered in Oklahoma. 38 are federally recognized . 1 tribe that is recognized by the state. 2010 census – OK has 2. nd. highest proportion of American Indians in population (12.9%) and is 2. Global Studies 9. Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Bernier. Geography of India. India is a . sub-continent . that extends southward from mainland Asia into the Indian Ocean.. Geography of India. India is surrounded on the north by the Hindu Kush and Himalayan Mountains, which . For at least two millennia before the advent of the Spaniards in 1519, there was a flourishing civilization in central Mexico. During that long span of time a cultural evolution took place which saw a high development of the arts and literature, the formulation of complex religious doctrines, systems of education, and diverse political and social organization.The rich documentation concerning these people, commonly called Aztecs, includes, in addition to a few codices written before the Conquest, thousands of folios in the Nahuatl or Aztec language written by natives after the Conquest. Adapting the Latin alphabet, which they had been taught by the missionary friars, to their native tongue, they recorded poems, chronicles, and traditions.The fundamental concepts of ancient Mexico presented and examined in this book have been taken from more than ninety original Aztec documents. They concern the origin of the universe and of life, conjectures on the mystery of God, the possibility of comprehending things beyond the realm of experience, life after death, and the meaning of education, history, and art. The philosophy of the Nahuatl wise men, which probably stemmed from the ancient doctrines and traditions of the Teotihuacans and Toltecs, quite often reveals profound intuition and in some instances is remarkably “modern.”This English edition is not a direct translation of the original Spanish, but an adaptation and rewriting of the text for the English-speaking reader. The purpose of this book, says the author, is to show the effect of Indian medicinal practices on white civilization. Actually it achieves far more. It discusses Indian theories of disease and methods of combating disease and even goes into the question of which diseases were indigenous and which were brought to the Indian by the white man. It also lists Indian drugs that have won acceptance in the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary.The influence of American Indian healing arts on the medicine and healing and pharmacology of the white man was considerable. For example, such drugs as insulin and penicillin were anticipated in rudimentary form by the aborigines. Coca leaves were used as narcotics by Peruvian Indians hundreds of years before Carl Koller first used cocaine as a local anesthetic in 1884. All together, about 170 medicines, mostly botanical, were contributed to the official compendia by Indians north of the Rio Grande, about 50 more coming from natives of the Latin-American and Caribbean regions.Impressions and attitudes of early explorers, settlers, physicians, botanists, and others regarding Indian curative practices are reported by geographical regions, with British, French, and Spanish colonies and the young United States separately treated.Indian theories of disease—sorcery, taboo violation, spirit intrusion, soul loss, unfulfilled dreams and desires, and so on -and shamanistic practices used to combat them are described. Methods of treating all kinds of injuries-from fractures to snakebite-and even surgery are included. The influence of Indian healing lore upon folk or domestic medicine, as well as on the Indian doctors and patent medicines, are discussed. For the convenience of the reader, an index of botanical names is provided, together with a wide variety of illustrations. The disproportionate attention that has been given to the superstitious and unscientific features of aboriginal medicine has tended to obscure its real contributions to American civilization. Voices from the Delaware Big House Ceremony examines and celebrates the Big House ceremony, the most important Delaware Indian religious observance to be documented historically. Edited by Robert S. Grumet, this compilation of essays offers diverse perspectives, from both historical documents and contemporary accounts, which shed light on the ceremony and its role in Delaware culture. As Grumet says, The many voices brought together in this book produce something more akin to a chorus than a chant.The annual fall festival known as the Gamwing (Big House) was the center of life for Delaware Indian communities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana west to Ontario and Oklahoma. The last ceremony was performed by the Eastern Oklahoma Delaware community in 1924. Determined to preserve their traditions for future generations, Delaware Big House followers have worked with anthropologists to preserve Big House texts, rituals, songs, and sacred objects.Including commentaries by Delaware traditionalists from communities in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario, where most descendants of the Big House Church live today, the volume also features an ethnographic description of the Big House ceremony and historical accounts dating from 1655 to 1984.Voices from the Delaware Big House Ceremony contributors and consultants are John Bierhorst, Ruthe Blalock Jones, Marlene Molly Miller, Michael Pace, Bruce L. Pearson, Terry J. Prewitt, James A. Rementer, and Darryl Stonefish. In this definitive work-a product of more than half a century of research and close observation-the noted anthropologist Omer C. Stewart provides a sweeping reconstruction of the rise of peyotism and the Native American Church. Although it is commonly known that the modern peyote religion became formalized around 1880 in western Oklahoma, it had roots in precontact American Indian ritual. Today it is practiced by thousands upon thousands of American Indians throughout the West.Long a subject of controversy, peyotism has become a unifying influence in Indian life, providing the basis for ceremonies, friendships, social gatherings, travel, marriage, and much more. As Stewart demonstrates, it has been a source of comfort and healing and a means of expression for a troubled people. Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion takes an anthropological approach to the study of religious beliefs and practices, both strange and familiar. The engaging articles on all key issues related to the anthropology of religion grab the attention of students, while giving them an excellent foundation in contemporary ideas and approaches in the field. The multiple authors included in each chapter represent a range of interests, geographic foci, and ways of looking at each subject. Features of the ninth edition include new study questions and articles, as well as updated discussions on religion, illness, healing, and death. \"4 minutes ago -

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