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100 1 _aKroeber, A. L.
_q(Alfred Louis),
_d1876-1960
245 1 4 _aThe Religion of the Indians of California
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aUniversity of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, Vol. 4, No. 6
500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-01
508 _aProduced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Religion of the Indians of California" by A. L. Kroeber is a scholarly publication on the ethnological and religious practices of California’s indigenous peoples, written during the early 20th century. This scientific account explores the animistic beliefs, shamanistic practices, and ceremonial observances that characterized the spiritual life of various tribes within the region. The book aims to document and analyze the diverse religious customs and beliefs that reflect the cultural uniqueness of the California Indians. Kroeber meticulously divides the religious practices into three main categories: customary observances by individuals, shamanistic practices, and communal ceremonies. He highlights rituals surrounding death, birth, and puberty, emphasizing the significant societal role of shamans and the varying degrees of ritual significance across different cultural areas. The work also touches upon mythology, revealing a rich tapestry of creation stories and spiritual beliefs that illustrate the interconnectedness of the people with the natural and supernatural worlds. Kroeber's thorough investigation not only sheds light on the practices of these tribes but also underscores the broader anthropological contexts of their belief systems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- California -- Religion
830 0 _aUniversity of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, Vol. 4, No. 6
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35745
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