essay

What happened to Green Bear who was blessed with a sacred pack

Anthropological papers (4) • Published In 1938 • Pages: 161-176

By: Michelson, Truman.

Abstract
This source is an account of an origin myth for a clan festival. The festival centers around a sacred pack given to Green Bear by Manitou. The account was originally written in the syllabic script by an informant. The translation by Michelson adheres closely to the Indian original.
Subjects
Texts translated into english
Sacred objects and places
Spirits and gods
Clans
Organized ceremonial
culture
Fox
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Ethnologist
Linguist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1977
Field Date
1911-1936
Coverage Date
1911-1936
Coverage Place
Tama County, Iowa, United States
Notes
Truman Michelson
LCSH
Fox Indians