Choctaw Prophecy : a Legacy for the Future.
This intriguing study explores the power and artistry of prophecy among the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, who use predictions about the future to interpret the world around them.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Tuscaloosa :
University of Alabama Press,
2003
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| Series: | Contemporary American Indians
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
Table of Contents:
- Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgments; Preface; Note on the Texts; Introduction; 1. Choctaw Verbal Art; 2. The Genre and Performance of Prophecy; 3. Interpreting Prophecy; 4. The Origin of Prophecy; 5. The Future in Prophecy; Conclusion; Appendix: Summary of Prophecies; Notes; References Cited; Index.
