Synopsis
This book by two Cherokee authors, both of whom spent their careers in education and wanted to translate ancient tribal magic in the form of incantations for the preservation of the Cherokee heritage. The scope of these magical rituals shown here are wider than was previously understood on the subject. The incantations are serviceable for a number of different purposes together with procedures for their use presented in this book. They include help in such things as hunting and fishing, controlling weather, winning in games, lawsuits, and love, creating good will and suppressing evil, and gaining protection. The types of darker magic are presented as well--parts of the Cherokee heritage which have had a salient place in Cherokee society. Many of the incantations are exceedingly beautiful, filled with the flight of birds and the dazzle of colors. "Valuting nobility" of the original phraseology comes through in the sensitive translations. This is a book that is a joy to read as well as a major contribution in American Indian anthropology.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Run Toward the Nightland; Magic of the Oklahoma Cherokees
Stock Image
Run Toward the Nightland; Magic of the Oklahoma Cherokees
Published by
Southern Methodist University Press, 1977
ISBN 10: 0870740849
ISBN 13: 9780870740848
Used
Softcover
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good; Softcover; Second Printing, 1977; Covers are moderately shelworn and edgeworn with clear protective tape applied over the spine; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and text pages are all clean and unmarked; Good binding with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 0.8 lbs; Dark blue covers with title in white and red lettering; 1977, Southern Methodist University Press; 197 pages; "Run Toward the Nightland; Magic of the Oklahoma Cherokees," by Jack Frederick Kilpatrick. Seller Inventory # SKU-1416AF02902095
Stock Image
Run Toward the Nightland; Magic of the Oklahoma Cherokees
Published by
Southern Methodist Univ Pr 0, 1977
ISBN 10: 0870740849
ISBN 13: 9780870740848
Used
paperback
Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA82908707408493
Buy Used
US$ 661.48
US$ 33.04 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available