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Native American Traditions and Shamanism Books

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Reading recommendations about Native American culture and Shamanism in many different people's cultures.

1. Animal-Speak

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Subtitle: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small

This book is one for your reference library, when an animal shows up in your life, whether in reality or through your dreams, turn to Ted Andrews for some insights as to why. In Animal-Speak Ted offers the significance of animal totems, their meanings and messages. Discover the spiritual symbolism of more than 100 different birds, animals, reptiles and insects. Included is an excellent chapter on the use of feathers in healing.

Author: Ted Andrews
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
ISBN: 0875420281
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2. A Walk Between Worlds

History of The Q'ero Nation, indigenous tribe from the highlands of Peru, is told beautifully in both text and photography by Denise A. Kinch. She was offered an opportunity of a lifetime to be able to see and participate in the daily activities and community rituals of the Q'ero people.

3. The Path of the Feather

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Subtitle: A Handbook and Kit for Making Medicine Wheels and Calling in the Spirit Animals

This introduction book to medicine wheels comes with everything you need to construct your first medicine wheel (figurines, a Medicine Wheel map, compass, medicine bag). After a while you will soon be making a medicine wheel with some of your own treasures (crystals, feathers, seashells, etc.).

Authors: Michael Samuels, Mary Rockwood Lane
Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
ISBN: 9780399145728
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4. Zuni Fetishes

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Subtitle: Using Native American Objects for Meditation, Reflection, and Insight

Hal Zina Bennett teaches Zuni history and traditional uses of six classes of Zuni fetishes (masks and costumes, corn spirit, prayer sticks, organs of gods, rain making reeds, and stone-carved animals). A major part of the book covers the Native American medicine wheel and legends of the various animals. Basic principals are also outline for consulting fetishes to assist in seeking guidance and solving problems.

Author: Hal Zina Bennett
Publisher: HarperSanFransico
ISBN: 0062500694
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5. The American Indian Secrets of Crystal Healing

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Teachings of the Apache and Cherokee tribes.

Author: Luc Bourgault
Publisher: Foulsham & Co Ltd
ISBN: 9780572022631

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6. Spirit Animals and the Wheel Of Life

Subtitle: Earth-Centered Practices for Daily Living

Hal Zina Bennett offers his book Spirit Animals And The Wheel of Life in hopes of showing his readers a way to reclaim their own Ecospiritual connection with the planet both spiritually and practically.

Author:Hal Zina Bennett
Publisher: Hampton Roads
ISBN: 1571742166

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