The ritual and significance of the Winnebago medicine dance by Paul Radin
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| Author | Radin, Paul, 1883-1959 |
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| Title | The ritual and significance of the Winnebago medicine dance |
| Original Publication | United States: Paul Radin, 1911, reprint 1912. |
| Note | "Reprinted from the Journal of American folk-lore, vol. XXIV, no. XCII, April-June, 1911." |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Ritual and Significance of the Winnebago Medicine Dance" by Paul Radin is a scholarly dissertation written in the early 20th century. This work examines the intricate rituals associated with the Winnebago Medicine Dance, focusing on its organization, ceremonies, and the roles of various bands and participants within the dance. The book likely serves as both a cultural study and an analysis of the symbolic significance of this indigenous ritual, providing insights into the spiritual and social aspects of the Winnebago tribe. The opening of the text introduces the fundamental structure of the Medicine Dance, emphasizing the purchase of admission to the society as an essential element of its organization. Radin describes how the ceremony consists of five bands, each with distinct roles, duties, and rituals that contribute intricately to the overall event. Furthermore, he outlines the initiation process and the responsibilities of different members, as well as the significance of specific rituals that symbolize the broader cultural beliefs of the Winnebago people. Overall, the beginning lays a thorough groundwork for understanding the complexities of the Medicine Dance, highlighting its importance in the Winnebago community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Thesis (Ph. D.) |
| Subject | Winnebago Indians -- Rites and ceremonies |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70615 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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