Project Gutenberg 2013-04-29 Public domain in the USA. 581 Bourke, John Gregory 1846 1896 Bourke, John G. (John Gregory) 16005508 The Medicine-Men of the Apache. (1892 N 09 / 1887-1888 (pages 443-604)) Produced by PM for Bureau of American Ethnology, JoAnn Greenwood, The Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "The Medicine-Men of the Apache" by John G. Bourke is an ethnographic account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the roles, practices, and beliefs surrounding the medicine-men and women of the Apache tribe, delving into their methods of healing, their spiritual significance, and the cultural paraphernalia associated with their craft. Through detailed observations gathered from over two decades of experience with Native American tribes, Bourke highlights the fascinating interplay between medicine, mysticism, and identity within Apache society. At the start of the work, Bourke introduces the concept of the medicine-man as a pivotal figure among the Apache, serving as both healer and spiritual leader amidst ongoing conflicts with white settlers. He outlines the various attributes that qualify an individual for this role, including the pursuit of spiritual visions and the mastering of rituals. The opening portion also establishes a contrast between the Apache's healing practices—which blend natural remedies with spiritual rites—and the perceptions held by Caucasians about Native American cultures. Throughout, Bourke emphasizes the rich tapestry of Apache beliefs and the profound connections between their healing practices and broader social interactions, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the subject matter in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Apache Indians -- Medicine Shamans -- New Mexico Apache Indians -- Rites and ceremonies Apache Indians -- Religion E011 Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 748091 748071 2024-09-18T04:11:12.472202 2023-09-18T12:37:13.099971 text/html text/html 754797 2013-04-29T09:42:24 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1324862 2013-04-29T09:44:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1306357 2024-09-18T04:11:28.605154 application/epub+zip 1317057 2024-09-18T04:11:16.596200 application/epub+zip 312915 2024-09-18T04:11:14.800232 application/epub+zip 1677384 2024-09-18T04:11:36.083079 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1629116 2024-09-18T04:11:26.999127 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479215 2022-09-19T12:59:06.618799 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 504498 2024-09-18T04:11:09.839314 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 502729 2013-04-29T09:42:22 text/plain; charset=utf-8 196355 2013-04-29T09:44:48 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 502865 2013-04-29T09:44:22 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 196251 2013-04-29T09:44:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 503736 2013-04-29T09:44:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22601 2024-09-18T04:11:36.248077 application/rdf+xml 24323 2024-09-18T04:11:15.288177 image/jpeg 4646 2024-09-18T04:11:15.040233 image/jpeg 196039 2013-04-29T09:44:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 1418610 2024-09-18T04:11:12.585201 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia