Book

Notebook of a Cherokee shaman

Smithsonian Institution Press; [for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.] • 2 (6) • Published In 1970 • Pages: vi, 83-125

By: Kilpatrick, Jack Frederick, Kilpatrick, Anna Gritts.

Abstract

This document consists of 50 magico-medical and love formulas contained in the notebook of a Cherokee shaman who died in 1938. The magico-medical formulas include those for burns, blisters, fever, headache, gunshot wounds, dental ailments, intestinal disorders, arthritis, snake bite and muscular injuries. The love formulas include those for attracting the opposite sex and warding off rivals in a love affair. Each formula is presented in the author's original Cherokee syllabary along with the editors' literal translation, free translation and commentary. The editors' comments include discussion of the symbolism and religious elements in the formulas and the therapeutic procedures and medicines that accompany the use of the formulas.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

North America

Sub Region

Eastern Woodlands

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Types

Ethnologist

Indigenous Person

Musician

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Gerald Reid ; John Beierle ; 1987

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Oklahoma and North Carolina, United States

Notes

[by] Jack Frederick [and] Kilpatrick and Anna Gritts Kilpatrick

Footnotes to the texts and translations contain information on Cherokee syllabary, vocabulary and grammar; this information is indexed for 'TEXTS' (539)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125)

LCCN

76603605

LCSH

Cherokee Indians