The Arapaho Sun Dance: The Ceremony Of The Offerings Lodge

By George Amos Dorsey

Book Overview

The Arapaho Sun Dance: The Ceremony Of The Offerings Lodge is a book written by George A. Dorsey. The book is a detailed account of the traditional Arapaho Sun Dance ceremony, which is a ritualistic dance performed by the Arapaho people of North America. The book describes the various aspects of the ceremony, including the construction of the offerings lodge, the preparation of the dancers, the music and dance steps, and the significance of the various rituals involved in the ceremony. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the ceremony. The Arapaho Sun Dance: The Ceremony Of The Offerings Lodge is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Arapaho people, as well as for those interested in the study of traditional Native American ceremonies and rituals.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116294921X
• ISBN13: 9781162949215
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 792 Pages
• Weight: 2.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"