Explores traditions that perceive the Earth as a reservoir of spiritual energy, discussing creation myths and Earth goddesses, sacred and mystical sites, and the deities and spirits believed to inhabit natural features

The Sacred Earth (Living Wisdom Series)

Literature & Fiction

Molyneaux, Brian Leigh

Short Stories & Anthologies

Little,Brown & Co

Illustrated with more than two hundred pictures, a survey of the religious practices of Native Americans traces the expression of the sacred in personal and communal rituals, initiation rites, and curing ceremonies. Original.

Native North America (Living Wisdom Series)

History

Zimmerman, Larry J.

Americas

SACRED EARTH: LIVING WISDOM

Time-Life-Books

From the earliest times, people have told stories of gods and goddesses, of mythical creatures and fabulous places in an effort to explain the mysteries of everyday life.

The Mythology of the Americas: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mythical Places from North, South and Central America

Anness

Excavation (Volume 3) (Archaeologist's Toolkit, 3)

Excavation is traditionally considered the heart of the archaeological enterprise. But it is an activity transformed over the past two decades of increasingly contract-based work. Carmichael and Lafferty lay out the basics of this brand of excavation for the novice reader in this handy, practical guide. After outlining the ethical concerns in archaeological excavation and the history of the endeavor, the authors walk the reader through the steps of contemporary excavation―site identification, remote sensing, test excavation, and various scales of recovery. They also deal with the complex issues of human burials uncovered in excavation. Written in an accessible, practical way, Carmichael and Lafferty's guide will be useful to students, field school attendees, and other novice fieldworkers.

Politics & Social Sciences

Carmichael, David L.

Lafferty III, Robert H.

Archaeology

AltaMira Press

Archaeological Survey (Volume 2) (Archaeologist's Toolkit, 2)

Two longtime fieldworkers offer mentors' advice on finding and mapping archaeological sites. They outline the logic behind field surveying and the various designs used for survey projects. Recognizing that logistical issues―like schedule, budget, and equipment―are equally important to complete the job, particularly in a cultural resource management context, the authors also guide new professionals through the practical details of their work. The volume also ranges through the legal and ethical context of fieldwork and the various geophysical methods available for non-intrusive surveying. As a handy guide for novices, or a text for students and field schools, Collins and Molyneaux's book will be the place to start.

Collins, James M.

Two longtime fieldworkers offer mentors' advice on finding and mapping archaeological sites. They outline the logic behind field surveying and the various designs used for survey projects. Recognizing that logistical issues―like schedule, budget, and equipment―are equally important to complete the job, particularly in a cultural resource management context, the authors also guide new professionals through the practical details of their work. The volume also ranges through the legal and ethical context of fieldwork and the various geophysical methods available for non-intrusive surveying. As a handy guide for novices, or a text for students and field schools, Collins and Molyneaux's book will be the place to start.

With abundant photographs, more than 160 in color, Native North America illustrates tribal life, sacred arenas, spiritual traditions, and artifacts of the indigenous people of North America, from the Inuit of the Canadian north to the Navajo of the American southwest. Beginning with a brief history of Native Americans, Larry Zimmerman and Brian Molyneaux explore individual culture areas, region by region. They discuss Native American spiritual observances, including personal and communal rituals, initiation rites, and curing ceremonies. Through descriptions of the powwow, rites of passage, plant rituals, oral storytelling, dreams, the ghost dance, and the drum, the authors provide a sensitive introduction to Native American spiritual traditions and examine issues that face Native Americans today.

Native North America (Civilization of the American Indian (Paperback))

University of Oklahoma Press

Combines accessible and extremely readable scholarship with imaginative design to explore humankind's spiritual relationship with the Earth and its most sacred ancient structures. This is a magnificently illustrated world survey of a broad range of ancient sites and their significance. Includes extended picture essays, with maps, photos, and artworks on 26 key sites, such as the Parthenon of ancient Athens and the holy River Ganges in India. The thematic organization brings focus on fascinating universal themes. The thread that ties the book together is the idea of the Earth as a reservoir of energy and spiritual power. Concludes with a reference section with a time chart, survey of contemporary documents, and a glossary of special terms.

Sacred Earth, Sacred Stones

Religion & Spirituality

Vitebsky, Piers

New Age & Spirituality

Laurel Glen

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The Sacred Earth (Living Wisdom Series)

Native North America (Living Wisdom Series)

SACRED EARTH: LIVING WISDOM

The Mythology of the Americas: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mythical Places from North, South and Central America

Excavation (Volume 3) (Archaeologist's Toolkit, 3)

Archaeological Survey (Volume 2) (Archaeologist's Toolkit, 2)

Archaeological Survey (Volume 2) (Archaeologist's Toolkit, 2)

Excavation (Volume 3) (Archaeologist's Toolkit, 3)

Native North America (Civilization of the American Indian (Paperback))

Sacred Earth, Sacred Stones