Tribal Religions

Words and Silences tells the story of an extraordinary group of independent Nenets reindeer herders in the northwest Russian Arctic. Under socialis...

Much previous literature on sacred natural sites has been written from a non-indigenous perspective. In contrast, this book facilitates a greater s...

What counts as 'indigenous religion' in today´s world? Who claims this category? What are the processes through which local entities become recogni...

This book examines alleged superhuman powers predominantly associated with smith/artisans in five African societies. It discusses their ritual and ...

Palero Tata Rodriguez is your guide through this exploration of Palo Kimbisa, an Afro-Cuban religion where nothing is as it seems: elements of natu...

In this in-depth exploration of the symbols found in Navaho legend and ritual, Gladys Reichard discusses the attitude of the tribe members toward t...

The Nso Concept of Time explores cosmology among the Nso people of north-western Cameroon. It examines the concept of time within the Nso world vi...

Uncovers the influence of Yoruba culture on womens religious lives and leadership in religions practiced by Yoruba people Women in Yoruba Religion...

Mysteries of the Jaguar Shamans of the Northwest Amazon tells the life story of Mandu da Silva, the last living jaguar shaman among the Baniwa peop...