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Lak̇ot̄a star knowledge : studies in Lak̇ot̄a stellar theory
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v, 50 pages : illustrations (some folded), maps ; 28 cm - Publisher: Rosebud, S.D. (P.O. Box 490, Rosebud Sioux Reservation, Rosebud 57570) : Sint̄e Gleṡk̄a College, 1990.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages iv-v, 49). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Lakota constellations -- The spring journey -- Mirroring -- The after-death journey among the stars -- On the necessity of sacrifice -- "the hand" constellation -- Appendix A : Story of the big race -- Appendix B : Dating the constellations -- Appendix C : Sun's position -- Appendix D : Ceremonies of spring -- Appendix E : Father Buechel's charts -- Appendix F : Lakota constellations. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | E 98 .A88 G66 1990 | 247624 | Stacks | Reshelving | - |