Book

The religion of the Crow Indians

The Trustees American Museum of Natural History25 (2) • Published In 1922 • Pages: 309-444

By: Lowie, Robert Harry.

Abstract
Crow religious beliefs and practices pervade most aspects of the culture. The quest for visions and dreams assumes paramount importance to the Crow because success in life is directly dependent upon revelations secured in visions. A good deal of information about Crow religion is provided, as well as about supernatural beings, shamans, medicine, eschatology, medicine bundles and other sacred objects, magic, and taboos.
Subjects
Cultural identity and pride
General character of religion
Mythology
Spirits and gods
Revelation and divination
Prayers and sacrifices
Religious experience
Ethnopsychology
Instigation of war
Asceticism
Magicians and diviners
Magic
Shamans and psychotherapists
Bodily injuries
Hunting and trapping
Music
Magical and mental therapy
Medical therapy
culture
Crow
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Mary L. Bartlett ; 1954
Field Date
1907-1916
Coverage Date
1832-1916
Coverage Place
northern Great Plains, United States
Notes
Robert H. Lowie
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
22013393
LCSH
Crow Indians
Indian mythology--North America