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Reachable Stars
George E. Lankford
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Description for Reachable Stars
Paperback. Modern Westerners say the lights in the sky are stars, but culturally they are whatever we humans say they are. Some say they are Forces that determine human lives, some declare they are burning gaseous masses, and some see them as reminders of a gloried past by which elders can teach the young. This book offers a review of native American myths. Num Pages: 368 pages, 56 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; HDD; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
This book offers a fascinating review of native American myths. Modern Westerners say the lights in the sky are stars, but culturally they are whatever we humans say they are. Some say they are Forces that determine human lives, some declare they are burning gaseous masses, and some see them as reminders of a gloried past by which elders can teach and guide the young - mnemonics for narratives. Lankford's volume focuses on the ancient North Americans and the ways in which they identified, patterned, ordered, and used the stars to light their culture and illuminate their traditions. They knew ... Read more
This book offers a fascinating review of native American myths. Modern Westerners say the lights in the sky are stars, but culturally they are whatever we humans say they are. Some say they are Forces that determine human lives, some declare they are burning gaseous masses, and some see them as reminders of a gloried past by which elders can teach and guide the young - mnemonics for narratives. Lankford's volume focuses on the ancient North Americans and the ways in which they identified, patterned, ordered, and used the stars to light their culture and illuminate their traditions. They knew ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University of Alabama Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Alabama, United States
ISBN
9780817354282
SKU
V9780817354282
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About George E. Lankford
George E. Lankford is Professor Emeritus at Lyon College where he served as endowed professor and chair of Social Sciences. He has authored numerous books and articles, including Looking for Lost Lore: Studies in Folklore, Ethnology, and Iconography.
Reviews for Reachable Stars
This book is an absolutely amazing work. The content and organization are wonderful. It shows extensive research, synthesis, impeccable analysis of themes, and thought-provoking discussion throughout. - Carol Diaz-Granados, Research Associate and Lecturer, Washington University, St. Louis