The Osage Tribe: Two Versions Of The Child-Naming Rite - Paperback

by Francis La Flesche (Author)

""The Osage Tribe: Two Versions Of The Child-Naming Rite"" is a book written by Francis La Flesche that explores the traditional child-naming rite of the Osage Native American tribe. The book presents two versions of this rite, one from the perspective of a male participant and the other from a female participant. The author provides a detailed description of the ceremony, including the symbolism and significance of each step. Additionally, La Flesche includes historical and cultural context for the Osage tribe, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their traditions and way of life. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and traditions, as well as those studying anthropology or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.