Book
The Gros Ventres of Montana: part 2, Religion and ritual
Catholic University of America Press • (16) • Published In 1957 • Pages: x, 491
By: Cooper, John M. (John Montgomery), Flannery, Regina.
Abstract
This work is a posthumously published manuscript of Cooper's, based on original field notes, with some additions and minor editing by Regina Flannery. Various aspects of the religious system of the Gros Ventre are covered, beginning with a description of the supernatural beings. The Flat Pipe and Feathered Pipe Rituals are described in great detail, as are less important religious observances. A discussion is also given of curing practices and various private rites. An appendix contains the texts of a number of myths, tales, and traditions. The author was a professor of anthropology at Catholic University at the time of his death.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2012
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Plains and Plateau
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- James R. Leary; 1961: John Beierle; 2011
- Field Date
- 1938-1948
- Coverage Date
- 1835-1907
- Coverage Place
- Northern Plains, United States and Canada
- Notes
- J.M. Cooper ; edited by Regina Flannery
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 423)
- LCCN
- a 53009959
- LCSH
- Gros Ventre Indians (Montana)--Social life and customs
- Gros Ventre Indians (Montana)--Religion
- Gros Ventre Indians (Montana)--Rites and ceremonies