Notes on the Kiowa Sun Dance by Leslie Spier

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Author Spier, Leslie, 1893-1961
LoC No. 22000663
Title Notes on the Kiowa Sun Dance
Note Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Notes on the Kiowa Sun Dance" by Leslie Spier is an anthropological publication written in the early 20th century. This work examines the rituals and ceremonies surrounding the Kiowa Sun Dance, providing a detailed account of the practices, roles, and significance of the event within the Kiowa culture. The book likely serves as a scholarly exploration of a fundamental ritual that holds deep cultural meaning for the Kiowa people. In this book, Spier recounts the intricacies of the Kiowa Sun Dance from a variety of perspectives. The ceremony is led by the owner of a sacred medicine image, called the "tai´me", who directs the proceedings involving participants that include associates and shield owners. The text outlines the preparations, symbolic acts, and various rituals performed throughout the multi-day event, such as costume preparations, fasting, and the pivotal role of prayer and offerings. It also discusses the hereditary nature of certain roles and the belief systems underpinning the dance, emphasizing its significance for material and spiritual well-being among the Kiowa tribes. Overall, Spier's meticulous notes offer valuable insights into Kiowa cultural practices and their connection to identity and communal life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Sun dance
Subject Kiowa Indians
Category Text
EBook-No. 36224
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 1, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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