The Dream in Native American and Other Primitive CulturesCourier Corporation, 14. apr 2003 - 359 pages This analysis opens with a historical review of dream interpretation, exploring the structure, theory, and function of dreams in primitive cultures and examining their predominant symbols, types, and forms. Focusing on Native American dreams, the study defines their significance to the individual and their relationship to the culture pattern. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION BY C G SELIGMAN | 1 |
INTRODUCTION | 17 |
CULTURE ITEMS ORIGINATING IN DREAMS | 44 |
SYMBOLS TYPES AND FORMS OF PRIMITIVE DREAMS | 99 |
NUCLEAR COMPLEXES IN PRIMITIVE CULTURES | 132 |
132 | 185 |
SOUTHWEST CULTURE AREA NAVAJO | 207 |
PLAINS CULTURE AREA CROW BLACKFOOT | 249 |
EASTERN WOODLANDS CULTURE AREA OTTAWA OJIBWAY | 297 |
REGIONAL TABLES OF DREAM VARIATIONS | 325 |
INDEX | 336 |
Common terms and phrases
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