"The Religion of the Indians of California" by A. L. Kroeber is a detailed exploration of the spiritual and religious lives of California's native people during the early 1900s. It carefully examines their beliefs in spirits, the work of their spiritual healers, and the public rituals that shaped their world. The book sorts religious habits into personal customs, shaman practices, and community events, paying special attention to the ceremonies that marked important life stages like birth, adulthood, and death. It shows how spiritual leaders influenced society and explains that different groups had different levels of ritual activity. The book presents a collection of myths that reveal the origins and spiritual views of various indigenous groups. This in-depth study illuminates both the practices of these tribes and their place within the larger field of anthropology.
The Religion of the Indians of California
By A. L. (Alfred Louis) Kroeber
Discover the captivating and varied customs of California's native people, from their supernatural connections to the sacred rituals that guided their existence.
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About the AuthorAlfred Louis Kroeber was an American cultural anthropologist. He received his PhD under Franz Boas at Columbia University in 1901, the first doctorate in anthropology awarded by Columbia. He was also the first professor appointed to the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. He played an integral role in the early days of its Museum of Anthropology, where he served as director from 1909 through 1947. Kroeber provided detailed information about Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi people, whom he studied over a period of years. He was the father of the acclaimed novelist, poet, and writer of short stories Ursula K. Le Guin.
Alfred Louis Kroeber was an American cultural anthropologist. He received his PhD under Franz Boas at Columbia University in 1901, the first doctorate in anthropology awarded by Columbia. He was also the first professor appointed to the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. He played an integral role in the early days of its Museum of Anthropology, where he served as director from 1909 through 1947. Kroeber provided detailed information about Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi people, whom he studied over a period of years. He was the father of the acclaimed novelist, poet, and writer of short stories Ursula K. Le Guin.
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