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The creative role of shamanism in Mescalero Apache mythology

Journal of American folk-lore • 59 • Published In 1946 • Pages: 268-281

By: Opler, Morris Edward.

Abstract

This source contains a text (in English) of an oral tradition about the killing of Giant. In his prefatory remarks Opler discusses the themes in the text and the ways the text varies from other similar accounts. It is his contention that the variations are due to the 'reorganization and reinterpretation of familiar materials due to absorbing interest' by the shaman who was the source of the story.

HRAF PubDate

2019

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Eleanor C. Swanson ; 1979-1980

Field Date

1931-1934

Coverage Place

Mescalero Indian Reservation, New Mexico, United States

Notes

By Morris Edward Opler

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

17028737

LCSH

Mescalero Indians