'The Medicine-Men of the Apache' by John Gregory Bourke is a detailed study of the medicine-men of the Apache tribe, including their modes of treating disease, superstitions, and paraphernalia. In addition to medicine-men, the book covers medicine-women, remedies and modes of treatment, hair and wigs, and other traditional Apache practices. The book delves into specific practices such as the use of pollen, sacrificial powder, and other sacred powders and offerings. It also discusses the use of cords, knots, and girdles in parturition, and the significance of amulets, talismans, and phylacteries. This fascinating account provides insight into the beliefs and practices of the Apache people and sheds light on their unique culture.

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Fecha de lanzamiento

ebook : 25 de noviembre de 2019