Lakota ritual of the sweat lodge, the: history and contemporary practice
Auteur :
Bucko, Raymond A.
Éditeur :
University of Nebraska Press
ISBN :
9780803261655
Date de publication :
1 août 1999
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
476 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
For centuries, a persistent and important component of Lakota religious life has been the Inipi, the ritual of the sweat lodge. The sweat lodge has changed little in appearance since its first recorded description in the late seventeenth century. This title looks at the history and significance of the Lakota sweat lodge.