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The Iroquoian concept of the soul

Journal of American folklore8 (28) • Published In 1895 • Pages: 107-116

By: Hewitt, J. N. B..

Abstract
In this article Hewitt discusses Iroquois' ideas about the soul and its relation to the body, dreams, etc. The author discusses what the old Iroquois philosophers conceived the soul to be, and speculates on the origins of their concepts of immortality.
Subjects
Animism
culture
Iroquois
HRAF PubDate
1996
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Alice McCloskey ; 1954
Field Date
1880-1895
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
not specified, United States and Canada
Notes
J. N. B. Hewitt
LCSH
Iroquois Indians