The Supernatural Among the Omaha Tribe of Indians (Classic Reprint)

Explore a detailed portrait of Omaha beliefs about life, death, and the spirit world. This ethnographic account gathers stories, ceremonies, and cosmology to illuminate how the Omaha understand ghosts, heavens, and the paths of the dead. It also describes sacred rituals, ritual objects, and the moral values tied to Indian life and ceremony.The book presents how the living honor the dead, interpret omens, and use ritual spaces like sweat-lodges and earth lodges. It explains how vision and dream power shape both individual and communal life, and how ghosts influence daily events, justice, and hospitality. Through vivid tales, readers see how myth and practice intertwine in the Omaha worldview.Core beliefs about the afterlife, including multiple heavens and how souls travel the Milky Way.Details of ceremonies, symbols, and tools used in sacred peace-pipes and other rituals.Stories about spirits, ghosts, and omens that guide behavior and community decisions.Descriptions of how the living honor the dead, prevent harm, and maintain social order.Ideal for readers of ethnography, Native American studies, and cultural history who seek a closer look at Omaha spiritual life and ceremonial practice. Read more