book chapter
The role of conjuring in Saulteaux society
University of Pennsylvania Press ; H. Milford, Oxford University Press • 2 • Published In 1942 • Pages: xiv, 96
By: Hallowell, A. Irving (Alfred Irving).
Abstract
This book deals very thoroughly with conjuring as found among the Saulteaux of Berens River, Manitoba, Canada. The activities of the conjurer in revelation, in causing and curing disease, in avoiding malevolent spirits, in increasing the food supply and products of the hunt, and in contacting the souls of the dead are discussed. The latter part of the book deals with the functions of curing as a social institution, and the reasons for the strong belief and lack of skepticism of the Saulteaux regarding this practice.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2019
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Arctic and Subarctic
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Alice McCloskey
- Field Date
- 1930-1940
- Coverage Date
- 1930-1940
- Coverage Place
- Berens River, Manitoba, Canada
- Notes
- By A. Irving Hallowell
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-96)
- Omitted from the File: all front pages except title page and page facing. Pages vii, xii, 4, 18, 26, 30, 34, and 84 are blank
- LCCN
- 42021460
- LCSH
- Ojibwa Indians