The Sons of the wind
the sacred stories of the Lakota
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Author
Contributions
- Dooling, D. M. - Contributor
- Walker, J. R. b. 1849. - Contributor
Publication
1984 - Parabola Books, New York, N.Y, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
34,000 words, Guess
Page Count
136 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivesonsofwindsacred00doolrich
- Internet Archivesonsofwindsacred00dool
- ISBN-100930407008
- ISBN-139780930407001
- LibraryThing7852625
and 4 more
- Goodreads3975063
- OCLC Control Number11578428
- Better World Books9780930407001
- Open LibraryOL2872447M
Classifications
- DDC299/.72
- LCCE99.O3 S613 1984
- LCCE99.O3S613 1984
Description
Presents the mythology and sacred spirits of the Lakota. Based on information given to Dr. James Walker a century ago by Lakota Holy Men, this compilation includes the cycle of creation, the appearance of spirits and animals, the making of the four directions, and the coming of the Real People.
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