Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans

Name: Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans
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ISBN: 9780801886294

ISBN-10: 0801886295

ISBN-13: 9780801886294

Edition: 2007

Authors: Thomas Vennum, Thomas Vennum

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An ancient Native American sport, lacrosse was originally played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, and develop strong, virile men. In Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans, Thomas Vennum draws on centuries of oral tradition to collect thirteen legends from five tribes -- the Cherokee, Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), Seneca, Ojibwa, and Menominee. Reflecting the game's origins and early history, these myths provide a glimpse into Native American life and the role of "the Creator's Game" in tribal culture. From the Great Game in which the Birds defeated the Quadrupeds to high-stakes contests after which the losers literally lost their heads, these stories reveal the fascinating spiritual world…

Book details

List price: $25.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date: 7/17/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 184
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



Animals as Star Players


The Great Game in Which the Birds Defeat the Quadrupeds


A Dog's Power Beats the Old Chief



Game Equipment from the Upper World


The Pale Moon


Playing with an Evil Head


The First Lacrosse Ball



Wagers and Warriors


Playing for Heads


Wakayabide Is Killed Playing Lacrosse and Later Takes Revenge


The Warriors of the Ho-Chunk Nation Struggle on Home Turf



Tricksters and Culture Heroes


He Who Wears Human Heads for Earrings Defeats the Giants


Manabus Is Dogged by Waves


Why the Turkey Buzzard Has a Red Scabby Neck



Trees to Stop the Action


Snakes around the Neck


An Unusual Penalty Box


Conclusion



Ethnographic Index


Bibliographic Note


Index