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100 1 _aLa Flesche, Francis,
_d1857-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Osage tribe, two versions of the child-naming rite :
_b(1928 N 43 / 1925-1926 (pages 23-164))
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-29
508 _aProduced by PM for Bureau of American Ethnology and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net, Wayne Hammond (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"The Osage Tribe: Two Versions of the Child-Naming Rite" by Francis La Flesche is a scholarly account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the sacred rituals surrounding the naming of children among the Osage tribe, exploring their cultural significance and the ceremonial practices involved. The text aims to preserve and elucidate the traditional rites as passed down through generations, providing an essential insight into the Osage's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. The opening of the work introduces the topic of the child-naming ritual and highlights the reverence and reluctance within the Osage community regarding the discussion of sacred rites. La Flesche notes the historical context of the Osage people's development and their relationship with cosmic forces as deeply integrated into their cultural practices. He describes the ceremonial elements, roles of specific gentes (clans), and the importance of these rituals in naming children, showcasing both versions of the rites as key to understanding Osage identity and spirituality. Through detailed descriptions of the rituals, associated symbolism, and the philosophy underpinning these practices, the reader gains a deeper appreciation for the significance of names and the ceremonial process involved in bestowing them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOsage Indians -- Rites and ceremonies
653 _aOsage Indians -- Religion
653 _aOsage mythology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49326
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