Book
Comanche belief and ritual
University Microfilms International • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 2006 • Pages:
By: Gelo, Daniel J..
Abstract
This book describes the variety of traditional (such as peyotism, powwow meetings, ghost dances, divination and shamanism) and modern (mostly christian) religious expereinces available to contemporary Comanche Indians. It argues that the Comanche actively integrate these experiences to create their own religious system outisde the boundaries of any given rite or sect. This unique way of expereincing different religions has enabled the Comanche to maintain their identity as Indians, tribe members, and individuals within a culture.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Plains and Plateau
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem ; 2006
- Field Date
- 1982-1984
- Coverage Date
- 1700-1984
- Coverage Place
- southwestern United States
- Notes
- By Daniel Joseph Gelo
- UM 8620033
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-281)
- Thesis (Ph.D.--Rutgers University, 1986
- LCSH
- Comanche Indians