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Publication Date: 1998
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Watchers of the Ancient Skies.
Sherman, Ben
Winds of Change, v13 n3 p20-25 Sum 1998
Describes Lakota belief systems connected with the stars and how those beliefs directed Lakota existence, movements during the year, and ceremonies. Discusses winter camps, associated cultural practices such as storytelling, ancient wisdom, the concept of mirroring (constellations and corresponding land forms on earth), and the Black Hills annual ceremonial journey. (SAS)
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Language: English
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